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Game Center
Minnesota at Purdue
Sep 23, 2006 • Completed
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten

Final Score
21 - 27

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Game Conditions
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Purdue holds off Minnesota 27-21
Purdue finished ahead of Minnesota 27-21 on Sep 23, 2006. The result came in week 4 of the 2006 season.
Purdue finished ahead of Minnesota 27-21 on Sep 23, 2006. The result came in week 4 of the 2006 season.
Purdue built the decisive edge with a 6-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Purdue 421; Minnesota 421. Another key split was passing yards: Purdue 243; Minnesota 242.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Purdue 421; Minnesota 421
Passing yards
Purdue 243; Minnesota 242
Rushing yards
Purdue 178; Minnesota 194
Turnovers
Purdue 0; Minnesota 3
First downs
Purdue 21; Minnesota 23
Possession time
Purdue 16:05; Minnesota 20:35
Third downs
Purdue 3-10; Minnesota 7-17
Completions-attempts
Purdue 18-27; Minnesota 21-35
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 421 | 421 |
| Passing Yards | 243 | 242 |
| Rushing Yards | 178 | 194 |
| First Downs | 21 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-10 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-38 | 8-70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-27 | 21-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 16:05 | 20:35 |