How to Watch Purdue Football's Week 5 Big Ten Matchup With Minnesota on Saturday

Purdue football returns to Ross-Ade Stadium to continue Big Ten play against Minnesota on Saturday. Here's how to watch, details on the game and the latest on the point spread.

Author:
D.J. Fezler
Publish date:
Oct 2, 2021 6:27 AM EDT

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue football, after a close 13-9 victory over Illinois to open Big Ten play last week, returns to Ross-Ade Stadium for a matchup with Minnesota — its final game before a bye week.

The Golden Gophers currently lead the all-time series and hold a three-game win streak. Minnesota is 2-2 on the season and posted a 3-4 record last season.

Purdue coach Jeff Brohm enters his fifth season at the helm for the Boilermakers and will look to get them a fourth victory to start the season after finishing with a 2-4 record a year ago.

Both programs will take the field at noon ET. As of Saturday morning, Purdue is predicted to be a 2.5-point favorite, according to the SIsportsbook.com website. The over/under is 46.5 points.

Here's everything you know about how to watch, alongside some key details on the game:

How to watch Notre Dame vs. Purdue

Who: Purdue Boilermakers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
When: Noon ET
Where: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette
TV: Big Ten Network
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Radio: Purdue Radio Network (96.5 FM; 1260 AM).
Point spread: Purdue is a 2.5-point favorite, according to the SIsportsbook.com website. The over/under is 46.5 points.
This year's records: Purdue 3-1; Minnesota 2-2
Last season's records: Purdue 2-4; Minnesota 3-4
Series history: Minnesota leads the all-time series 40-33-3, and boasts a three-game win streak against Purdue.
Last meeting: On Nov. 20, 2020, Minnesota beat Purdue 34-31 in Minneapolis.
Coaches: Jeff Brohm is in his fifth season as the head coach at Purdue. He has a 22-26 overall record with the program. Brohm previously spent three seasons as a head coach at Western Kentucky. Minnesota's P.J. Fleck is also in his fifth season with a overall record of 28-21 with the Golden Gophers. He previously serves as the head coach of Western Michigan for four years.
Weather: According to weather.com, there will be a few showers in West Lafayette and 74 degrees at kickoff. The chance of rain will increase as the hours pass after kickoff.

FRESHMAN RUNNING BACK ADJUSTED TO PLAYING TIME: Freshman running back Ja'Quez Cross was thrown into the fire during last Saturday's 13-9 victory over Illinois. Purdue needs a spark in the run game, and he'll be part of the equation moving forward. CLICK HERE
HORVATH A SEMIFINALIST FOR WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL TROPHY: Purdue fifth-year senior running back Zander Horvath has recorded 23 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown this season. He was injured during the team's 49-0 victory over UConn on Sept. 11 and is still sidelined. CLICK HERE
JEFF BROHM PREVIEWS MATCHUP WITH MINNESOTA: Purdue football coach Jeff Brohm met with the local media Monday to discuss the team's upcoming matchup with Minnesota at home. Here is the full transcript of his press conference. CLICK HERE
REPORT CARD: Purdue narrowly escaped its Big Ten opener with a 13-9 win over Illinois on Saturday at home. The offense struggled throughout the game, but the defense stepped up and kept the Fighting Illini out of the end zone. CLICK HERE