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Minnesota at Purdue
Nov 11, 2023 • Completed
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Minnesota
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Final Score
30 - 49

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Game Conditions
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Purdue beats Minnesota 49-30
Purdue defeated Minnesota 49-30 in Week 11 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 604-407 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Purdue set the terms early in a game that finished 49-30. Hudson Card pass complete to Garrett Miller for 20 yds for a TD (Ben Freehill KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Purdue the first major swing.
Purdue's box score carried the story: 604 total yards, 353 rushing yards, and 251 passing yards. Minnesota finished with 407 total yards, including 115 on the ground and 292 through the air.
Purdue converted 4-10 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Purdue led 28-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Hudson Card pass complete to Deion Burks for 42 yds for a TD (Ben Freehill KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Hudson Card pass complete to Garrett Miller for 20 yds for a TD (Ben Freehill KICK) (Purdue led 7-7 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Hudson Card pass complete to TJ Sheffield for 24 yds for a TD (Ben Freehill KICK) (Purdue led 14-10 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 38 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 10-7 over Purdue).
Passing Touchdown
Athan Kaliakmanis pass complete to Brevyn Spann-Ford for 20 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 7-0 over Purdue).
Rushing Touchdown
Hudson Card run for 1 yd for a TD (Ben Freehill KICK) (Purdue led 28-13 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 42 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 13-14 over Purdue).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-30
Purdue defeated Minnesota.
Total yards
604-407
Purdue held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
353
Purdue averaged 8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
251
Purdue averaged 10 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
Purdue's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Minnesota's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 604 | 407 |
| Passing Yards | 251 | 292 |
| Rushing Yards | 353 | 115 |
| First Downs | 25 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 2-19 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-25 | 18-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 31:17 | 28:43 |