The Purdue Boilermakers return home to West Lafayette this weekend for their first home game since mid-October. The Boilers (2-7, 1-5 Big 10) will host the Golden Gophers of Minnesota (5-4, 3-3 Big 10) and open as one point favorites over the visitors. Throw the records out the window!
I can see why Purdue is a slim favorite despite the teams’ records. Minnesota’s offense isn’t exactly a powerhouse and Purdue’s defense, overall, looks like a cohesive unit that can keep this year’s Minnesota offense to three scores or under. The Golden Gophers have a capable defense, but the 13th-worst offense in the country.