Game Day Central: Minnesota at Purdue

After suffering a 14-10 home loss to Bowling Green last weekend, Minnesota will look to bounce back Saturday when it travels to West Lafayette, Indiana for an early Big Ten matchup against Purdue.

Date/Time: Oct. 2nd, 2021 / 11 a.m. CT

Site: Ross-Ade Stadium - West Lafayette, Ind.

Series Overall: Minnesota leads 40-33-3

Streak: Minnesota has won three straight

Last Meeting: Minnesota won 34-31 (Nov. 20th, 2020)

Television: Big Ten Network

Radio: KFAN // XM: 386 | SXM App: 976

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LAST WEEK:

- Purdue (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) is coming off a 13-9 win over Illinois. It was an even game as the total yardage by the two sides was separated by just 40 yards and both recorded 17 first downs, but the Boilermakers delivered the last punch with Aidan O'Connell's 14-yard TD pass to TJ Sheffield to come out on top.

- Minnesota (2-2, 0-1) took a step backwards with its 14-10 loss to Bowling Green in a game it was favored to win by 30.5 points. Quarterback Tanner Morgan completed just 5 of 13 passes for 59 yards with two interceptions, and the Gophers committed three turnovers.

Offensive Stat Leaders - Purdue

Category	Player	Stats

Passing	Jack Plummer	82-118 (69%); 840 yards; 7 TDs; 0 INTs
Rushing	Dylan Downing	33 carries; 131 yards; 4.0 ypc
Receiving	David Bell	21 catches; 319 yards; 15.19 ypc

Defensive Stat Leaders - Purdue

Category	Player	Stats

Tackles	Marvin Grant	23
Tackles for Loss	Branson Deen	4.5
Sacks	George Karlaftis	2
Interceptions	Cam Allen, Zane Greene	1 a piece

Offensive Stat Leaders - Minnesota

Category	Player	Stats

Passing	Tanner Morgan	38-72 (53%); 540 yards; 3 TD, 2 INTs
Rushing	Trey Potts	97 carries; 474 yards; 5 TD; 4.9 ypc
Receiving	Dylan Wright	9 catches; 169 yards; 2 TD; 18.78 ypc