The Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-2) play a conference opponent when they host the Purdue Boilermakers (2-3) on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Huntington Bank Stadium in a Big Ten clash.

The Boilermakers are expected to lose (currently +7.5) against the Golden Gophers (with an over/under of 49.5 points).

Below you can find our preview for this this game between the Golden Gophers and the Boilermakers, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Minnesota vs. Purdue betting lines

• Spread favorite: Golden Gophers (-7.5)
• Moneyline: Golden Gophers (-296), Boilermakers (+239)
• Total: 49.5 points
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Minnesota vs. Purdue betting info and stats

Minnesota, through five games with a spread this season, is 1-4-0 against the spread. Minnesota has covered the spread one time this season when favored by at least 7.5 points. Minnesota has been moneyline favorites four times this season, and sports a 3-1 record in those games. Purdue has two wins against the spread this season (2-3-0). In the three games Purdue has been the underdog by at least 7.5 points, it covered the spread once. Purdue is winless in the three games it has been an underdog on the moneyline this season.

Minnesota vs. Purdue recent stats and trends

Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Minnesota has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 1-2 overall in its last three contests.
• Minnesota and its opponents have combined to hit the over in all three of those games.
• Minnesota’s last three outings have ended with an average of 45.2 points scored. That’s 4.3 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Purdue Boilermakers

• Purdue is 1-2 against the spread and 1-2 overall in its last three matchups.
• The final combined score of the last three Purdue games has surpassed the set total twice.
• Purdue’s past three games have ended with an average of 55.2 points scored. That’s 5.7 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Minnesota vs. Purdue key players

Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Drake Lindsey has 1,052 passing yards for Minnesota, completing 64.3% of his passes and tossing seven touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
• Fame Ijeboi has 225 rushing yards on 48 carries with one touchdown.
• Darius Taylor has carried the ball 41 times for 173 yards (57.7 per game) while also racking up 51 yards through the air.
• Javon Tracy has hauled in 12 catches for 204 yards (40.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
• Jalen Smith has caught nine passes for 198 yards (49.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Lemeke Brockington has a total of 192 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 19 throws and scoring one touchdown.
• Anthony Smith paces the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 10 tackles.
• Devon Williams is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 37 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
• John Nestor has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 15 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended to his name.

Purdue Boilermakers

• Ryan Browne leads Purdue with 1,338 yards on 107-of-172 passing with seven touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 99 rushing yards (19.8 ypg) on 40 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
• Devin Mockobee has rushed for 304 yards on 81 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 14 catches, totaling 145 yards.
• Antonio Harris has compiled 110 yards on 16 carries with one touchdown, while also catching five passes for 62 yards.
• Michael Jackson III has registered 32 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 305 (61.0 yards per game). He’s been targeted 39 times and has one touchdown.
• Nitro Tuggle has recorded 229 receiving yards (45.8 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 13 receptions.
• Arhmad Branch’s 11 grabs (on 21 targets) have netted him 194 yards (38.8 ypg) and two touchdowns.
• CJ Nunnally leads the team with 3.0 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
• Charles Correa, Purdue’s tackle leader, has 33 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack this year.