By the Numbers: Minnesota Football vs Purdue
Minnesota football takes on the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday night in their annual Homecoming game. Ahead of the matchup, Gophers Nation takes a look at the Minnesota vs Purdue matchup and several important stats and notes of significance.
289.7: The Gophers’ pass defense has struggled mightily over the last three weeks, allowing 289.7 passing yards per game.
284: Purdue’s passing offense this season is averaging 284 passing yards per game this season.
80: This will be the 80th all-time matchup between the Golden Gophers and Boilermakers. Minnesota holds an all-time advantage in the series with a 41-35-3 record.
56.3: Minnesota redshirt freshman running back Fame Ijeboi is averaging 56.3 yards per game this season and has eclipsed the 50+ yards mark three times.
55.3%: Minnesota is 21-17 since 2017 under P.J. Fleck when coming off a loss. Since last season, the Gophers have won four of six games following losses.
49.5: The total for Saturday night’s game is 49.5 points.
36.2%: Purdue’s opponents this season are converting 36.2% of all their third-down attempts this season.
17.2: Purdue wide receiver Nitro Tuggle has averaged over 17.2 yards per reception this season.
10: The Boilermakers’ defense has allowed 10 plays of 40+ yards this season, which ranks 132nd nationally.
8: Purdue has eight turnovers this season in five games, with seven coming in their last three games.
7.7: Purdue’s defense has allowed 7.7 yards per play over its last three games against USC, Notre Dame, and Illinois.
7.5: Minnesota is a 7.5-point favorite over the Boilermakers as of Friday night.
3.51: Like Minnesota, Purdue has struggled to run the ball this season, averaging just 3.51 yards per carry this season.
2.9: Minnesota’s rushing attack is averaging just 2.9 yards per carry over its last three games, all against Power Four opponents.
2: Purdue has won each of the last two matchups between the Gophers and Boilermakers. Prior to the past two matchups, the Gophers had won four straight and seven of eight.
1: The Boilermakers’ defense has struggled to create turnovers this season, with just one turnover this year, a fumble recovery against Notre Dame. The Boilermakers haven’t had an interception in nine straight games.
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