Gophers-Purdue preview: Letdown spot, Fame Ijeboi's revenge and everything you need to know
Minnesota needs to be ready for a hard-nosed football game in West Lafayette.
The Gophers and Purdue are set to face off in a big Big Ten West showdown on Saturday. The Boilermakers have recently earned their first conference win in over a decade, while Minnesota won the Little Brown Jug at home for the first time since 1977. Minnesota's quarterback Drake Lindsey is considered one of the top quarterbacks in college football, and the Boilermakers' offensive line has been playing well together.
However, Minnesota's defense has looked much better in their last two games. The Gophers' injury situation has been tough, with key offensive lineman Ashton Beers and backup Brett Carroll out for the season. Meanwhile, Purdue has struggled with back-to-back losing seasons. Starting running back Fame Ijeboi has been a bright spot for Purdue, leading the Big Ten in rushing yards and touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Minnesota lost a key defensive player in Darius Taylor. The game is currently forecasted to be a beautiful fall day in West Lafayette, with a high of 80 degrees and only a slight chance of rain.
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