The Purdue Boilermakers (2-2) face the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-0) Saturday at noon ET. (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Purdue vs. Minnesota odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Minnesota comes into this game after dismantling Michigan State 34-7. That was a good sign as the Gophers schedule up to that point had been a mish mash of cupcakes which were dispatched with ease. Seeing Minnesota do this against a Big Ten team satisfied the naysayers for another week.
Purdue comes in after a struggle with Florida Atlantic, just barely prevailing 28-26. QB Aidan O'Connell and WR Charlie Jones, a transfer from Iowa, have hooked up 41 times for 533 yards and 7 TDs.
Minnesota has outscored its opponents 183-24 so far this season. They are the favorites right now to win the Big Ten West. This game will go a long way to determine if either of these 2 teams are on the right path.