Opponent Preview: Week 6 – Minnesota Golden Gophers
Purdue faces a solid Minnesota team at a critical juncture in the Boilermakers 2026 season.
Minnesota Golden Gophers prepare for their Week 6 matchup against Purdue Boilermakers in Indiana. Head coach P.J. Fleck leads the Gophers, who finished the 2025 season with an 8-5 record, including a 5-4 conference standing. Key players include quarterback Drake Lindsey, who returned from last season, and running back Darius Taylor, who led the Gophers in rushing yards and touchdowns.
The Gophers' defense, featuring defensive line Anthony Smith and linebacker Maverick Baranowski, recorded 103 tackles and 17.5 tackles for loss, respectively, in 2025. The media's 2026 prediction for the Gophers is 10th out of 18 Big 10 teams.
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