Minnesota v. Purdue: Week 5 Preview

Minnesota dominated Michigan State 34-7. The Vikings play at homecoming against Purdue on Saturday.

Minnesota dominated Michigan State 34-7 in its first game of the season. Minnesota plays Purdue in a Homecoming game on Saturday.

Purdue is a team that won 9 games last season. The team has two losses by a combined seven points. They play Minnesota in week five. The Gophers have a 2-2 record in the last five years.

2021 record: 9-4, Music City Bowl win over Tennessee (48-45), 2-2 at Penn State (35-31 LV), Indiana State 56-0 WV, Syracuse 32-29 LV, Florida Atlantic 28-26 W. Head coach: Jeff Brohm (6th season).

Purdue has been one of the best passing teams in the Big Ten under Jeff Brohm. Rondale Moore and David Bell were great players for the team. Charlie Jones has led Purdue with 41 catches, 533 yards and 7 touchdowns this season.

Minnesota and Purdue are playing each other in the Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday. Purdue has recently become a team that can compete with the top teams in their conference. Aidan O'Connell is one of the best quarterbacks in Big 10. Ohio State's CJ Stroud is the other top-ranked quarterback.

Minnesota is favored by 12 points against Purdue. Aidan O'Connell's health might be a factor in this game. If he doesn't play, the Boilermakers have the offense to be the first team to find some success against this Gophers defense. Minnesota's strength comes in the secondary and Purdue's in passing attack. Minnesota is the best team they have played so far this season.