Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/11

College Football Preview

In Week 7 of the 2025 NCAA football season, the Purdue Boilermakers travel to face the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The game will take place at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Fans can tune in on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:30 PM on BTN.

Purdue enters the game with a 2-3 record and has not won on the road this season. Meanwhile, Minnesota holds a 3-2 record and is undefeated at home. Both teams are part of the Big Ten Conference, adding to the importance of this game. The odds favor Minnesota with a moneyline of -346, while Purdue sits at +273.

Purdue Team Preview

Purdue has had a challenging season with a record of two wins and three losses. In their most recent game, they lost to Illinois 43-27. Purdue had more first downs but struggled with passing defense, allowing Illinois to gain 390 yards through the air.

Against Notre Dame, Purdue faced another tough game, losing 56-30. Despite gaining over 300 passing yards, they had difficulty with turnovers, throwing two interceptions. Their rushing game also struggled, managing only 76 yards.

Purdue’s offense ranks 33rd in passing yards, with Ryan Browne leading the charge. He has thrown for 1,338 yards and seven touchdowns. However, Purdue’s defense has had trouble, giving up 149 points this season, ranking 92nd in points against.

Purdue vs Minnesota Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Purdue Boilermakers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
  • Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN
  • Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Purdue Moneyline +273, Minnesota Moneyline -346, Purdue Spread +9.5 (-112), Minnesota Spread -9.5 (-107), Total Over 51.5 (-104), Total Under 51.5 (-118)

Minnesota Team Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers had a tough game against Ohio State, losing 42-3. They managed only 11 first downs and 162 total yards. The Gophers could not keep up with Ohio State’s strong offense.

In their game against Rutgers, Minnesota won 31-28. The Gophers had 324 passing yards, showing strength in the air. They also forced a key interception that helped them secure the win.

Against California, Minnesota lost 27-14. They had a balanced attack with 205 passing yards and 130 rushing yards. However, they couldn’t convert their yardage into enough points to win.

BTB Betting Pick

Purdue is set as a 9.5-point underdog against Minnesota. Purdue has shown a strong passing game, ranking 33rd, which could help them keep the game close. With Minnesota’s defense allowing 107 points this season, Purdue should cover the +9.5 spread.

The total for the game is set at 51.5 points. Purdue’s offense has scored 139 points, while Minnesota has scored 137 points this season. Considering both teams’ scoring abilities, the game is projected to be around 28-24 in favor of Minnesota, making the over 51.5 a reasonable pick.