In a game that featured a 90-minute rain delay, the Gophers were unable to take advantage of four defensive takeaways as they fell to Purdue, 31-17. A four-play, 56-yard drive, capped by a 12-yard Markell Jones rushing score led the Boilermakers past Minnesota.
Offense uses the jet sweep
The offense struggled throughout the game, but the coaches made more adjustments this week. Purdue was stacking the box and it was putting a strain on inside rushing lanes. Offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca started dialing up more pre-snap motion, jet sweeps, and speed option concepts. It allowed the Gophers’ running backs to get more space up the middle.