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Final: Gophers hold on to beat Purdue 20-13

By Star Tribune staff

October 2, 2021 at 7:15PM

Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) tackles Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP) (Nikos Frazier, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

How will the Gophers come back from their unexpected 14-10 loss to Bowling Green despite being a 31-point favorite. We'll find out when the Big Ten season resumes with Minnesota playing at Purdue as the Big Ten season resumes.

Kickoff: 11 a.m.

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