Gophers follow near-perfect script in 38-31 win at Purdue
Tanner Morgan threw for 396 yards and four touchdowns, both career highs, to help Minnesota hold off Purdue 38-31 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Minnesota Golden Gophers
38
Purdue Boilermakers
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN | 14 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 38 |
| PUR | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
Ross-Ade Stadium · 50,629 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs UCLA Bruins | L 20-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Indiana Hoosiers | L 16-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Iowa Hawkeyes | W 13-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Purdue Boilermakers | L 13-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Michigan Wolverines | W 20-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:59 38-31
King Doerue 13 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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Touchdown 6:01 38-24
King Doerue 2 Yd Run (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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Touchdown 6:18 38-17
Rashod Bateman 47 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz Kick)
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Field Goal 8:49 31-17
Michael Lantz 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:36 28-17
King Doerue 8 Yd Run (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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Touchdown 0:14 28-10
Tyler Johnson 3 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz Kick)
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Touchdown 5:10 21-10
Rashod Bateman 45 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz Kick)
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Touchdown 14:49 14-10
Zander Horvath 7 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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Touchdown 3:34 14-3
Chris Autman-Bell 70 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz Kick)
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Field Goal 4:33 7-3
J.D. Dellinger 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:35 7-0
Rodney Smith 2 Yd Run (Michael Lantz Kick)
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MINN
8 plays, 41 yards, 3:59 · End of Game
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PUR 3:59
8 plays, 53 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:59 38-31
King Doerue 13 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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PUR 6:01
15 plays, 99 yards, 6:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:01 38-24
King Doerue 2 Yd Run (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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MINN 12:01
7 plays, 25 yards, 4:28 · Punt
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PUR 1:29
6 plays, 22 yards, 2:05 · Interception
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MINN 3:34
3 plays, -10 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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PUR 5:37
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:41 · Punt
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MINN 6:18
1 play, 47 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:18 38-17
Rashod Bateman 47 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz Kick)
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PUR 6:27
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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MINN 8:49
7 plays, 60 yards, 3:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:49 31-17
Michael Lantz 32 Yd Field Goal
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PUR 12:36
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:36 28-17
King Doerue 8 Yd Run (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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MINN
1 play, 0 yards, 0:02 · Missed FG
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PUR 0:02
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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MINN 0:14
9 plays, 62 yards, 1:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:14 28-10
Tyler Johnson 3 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz Kick)
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PUR 1:57
8 plays, 13 yards, 3:13 · Punt
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MINN 5:10
4 plays, 90 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:10 21-10
Rashod Bateman 45 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz Kick)
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PUR 6:55
11 plays, 41 yards, 5:07 · Punt
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MINN 12:02
4 plays, 26 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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PUR 14:49
11 plays, 71 yards, 3:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:49 14-10
Zander Horvath 7 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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MINN 3:34
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:34 14-3
Chris Autman-Bell 70 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz Kick)
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PUR 4:33
7 plays, 36 yards, 2:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:33 7-3
J.D. Dellinger 21 Yd Field Goal
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MINN 6:39
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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PUR 8:33
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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MINN 9:35
9 plays, 75 yards, 5:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:35 7-0
Rodney Smith 2 Yd Run (Michael Lantz Kick)
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
MINN
PUR
21
1st Downs
28
3-8
3rd down efficiency
7-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-2
488
Total Yards
414
396
Passing
291
21/22
Comp/Att
27/49
18.0
Yards per pass
5.9
92
Rushing
123
34
Rushing Attempts
33
2.7
Yards per rush
3.7
5-37
Penalties
3-29
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
29:01
Possession
30:59
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