Minnesota Vs. Purdue 2025 - Media Predictions

[IceBoxGopher]

First predictions are out for bounce back week.

Gophers on SI has Minnesota winning 38-17
P.J. Fleck preaches going 1-0 every week and that mantra will be tested against the Boilermakers. Minnesota can still turn around the momentum of the season, but it will have to start against Purdue. I think Lindsey has a bounce-back performance and the Gophers' offense puts up a big number under the lights.

Picks and Parlays is picking Minnesota, 31-20
Purdue enters this matchup desperate for momentum, but the road environment and Minnesota’s defensive front present real challenges. Browne’s big arm keeps the Boilermakers competitive, though his interception history looms large against a defense that capitalizes on mistakes.

Minnesota’s ability to win the line of scrimmage and sustain longer drives should tilt this one their way by the second half. Expect a competitive opening before the Gophers’ physicality and home crowd take over.

Pro Football Network predicts a 40-20 Minnesota win

 

[Schnauzer]

I would love a BIG win to help wash the taste of last Saturday out of my mouth.

 

[TurfGopher]

We need to take care of business at home. Move the chains & protect the ball. A convincing victory will recharge the program & fanbase.

 

[IceBoxGopher]

College Football News is picking Minnesota, 31-23
Can Purdue Force Enough Mistakes To Beat Minnesota? No, and that's part of the problem.

It's a Barry Odom-coached team, so it's coming at some point, but the Boilermakers have only forced one turnover so far, and Minnesota hasn't turned it over in the last two games.



Minnesota won't bash away like it wants to, but it'll have a bit more of a passing game when it needs it to pull this out in a fun offensive firefight.

The Daily Gopher (SB Nation) selects Minnesota, 35-21
This is as much of a “get right” game as the Gophers could ask for after getting blown off the field by the top-ranked Buckeyes in Columbus last week. I think Minnesota’s defense will struggle early, but the Gopher offense will keep pace and allow them to pull away in the second half.

Bleacher Report has Minnesota winning 31-23

 

[TwistingMyMelon]

I'll believe that this team will score 40 or 38 points against any Big Ten team when I see it. The same goes for beating any Big Ten team by three touchdowns. So, Gophers on SI and Pro Football Network seem way too generous.

College Football News seems the most realistic but The Daily Gopher and Picks and Parlays predictions are possible.

 

[MaxyJR1]

We need to take care of business at home. Move the chains & protect the ball. A convincing victory will recharge the program & fanbase.

Yep, win at home and guarantee 7 wins.

Beat Buffalo, NW St., and Rutgers
Need to beat Purdue, Nebraska, MSU, and Wisconsin.

Lose Cal and tOSU
Opportunities Iowa and Northwestern

Loss Oregon.

Maybe flip a home loss for Northwestern.

7 wins should be expected if healthy.