| MATCHUP | Purdue Boilermakers | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-4 | 4-2 |
| Where | Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN | |
| When | Saturday, October 11, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | BTN | |
The Purdue Boilermakers and Minnesota Golden Gophers meet Saturday in college football action at Huntington Bank Stadium. Here’s a Purdue vs Minnesota Prediction. This article will include a Purdue vs Minnesota Pick.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers lost to Notre Dame and Illinois, and they play Northwestern next. The Purdue Boilermakers have lost 3 straight games. Ryan Browne is completing 62.2 percent of his passes for 1,338 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Nitro Tuggle and Michael Jackson III have combined for 529 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Arhmad Branch has 11 receptions.
The Purdue Boilermakers ground game is averaging 115.2 yards per contest, and Devin Mockobee leads the way with 304 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Purdue is allowing 29.8 points and 397.6 yards per game. Charles Correa leads the Purdue Boilermakers with 43 tackles, CJ Nunnally IV has 3 sacks and Traveon Wright has 2 pass deflections.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers lost to Ohio State, beat Rutgers, and they play Nebraska next. Minnesota has won 5 of its last 7 games. Drake Lindsey is completing 64.3 percent of his passes for 1,052 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Javon Tracy and Jalen Smith have combined for 402 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Le’Meke Brockington has 19 receptions.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers ground game is averaging 128.8 yards per contest, and Fame Ijeboi leads the way with 225 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 21.4 points and 278.8 yards per game. Devon Williams leads the Minnesota Golden Gophers with 39 tackles, Anthony Smith has 4.5 sacks and John Nestor has 2 interceptions.
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Purdue has lost each of its last 11 road games.
- The favorite has won each of Purdue’s last nine games.
- Minnesota has covered the spread in nine of its last 10 October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Purdue has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games in October.
- Purdue has lost the first half in each of its last 10 games against conference opponents.
- Minnesota has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win
- The underdog has won each of the last six games between Purdue and Minnesota.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of the last six games between Purdue and Minnesota.
- Minnesota has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Purdue’s last four games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Minnesota’s last five home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Jameson Geers leads Minnesota for touchdowns (2) this season.
Purdue Boilermakers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Devin Mockobee leads Purdue for touchdowns (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Minnesota has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Minnesota has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Purdue ranks 3rd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (1.8).
- Purdue ranks 130th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (12.4).
Purdue vs Minnesota Prediction
Minnesota has taken a step back this season a bit, and I’m not thrilled to back in the big favorite role. However, Purdue can’t run the ball and hasn’t played defense, two things that are key to competing on the road. Minnesota has issues finishing drives offensively, but its defensive effort remains strong, and it’s the difference in this game. Purdue will have issues scoring in this game, and the Boilermakers have failed to cover 9 of their last 12 games when underdogs of 7 or more points. I’ll side with Minnesota in a double-digit victory at home.