I know the Boilermakers play everyone tough no matter how good or bad they are, but this Minnesota run game is something to be admired. It's also something that still might be underrated in the number. They went into Michigan State and treated them like a MAC team. They had 508 yards of balanced offense. RB Mo Ibrahim has led the No. 2 rushing game (295 ypg) in the nation. Minnesota also has the No. 1 defense (187 ypg allowed), and it has won and covered the last four meetings. The Gophers also have won and covered in all four games this season. Minnesota to cover.

The Golden Gophers are far and away the best team in the Big Ten West. The Golden Gophers are one of four teams in the FBS that are 4-0 SU and ATS. The Gophers had a their first test last week when the went into Lansing and beat the brakes off of the Michigan State Spartans. The Boilermakers starting quarterback Aiden O'Connell is a game-time decision and if he is ruled, this spread is going to go up. Golden Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim is second in FBS in rushing yards and in rushing touchdowns. Ibrahim will be able to run all over the Boilermakers and carry the Golden Gophers to an easy win and cover. Lay the points.

Sometimes, one team just has the other team’s number. That is the case in this series, where the Golden Gophers have won eight of the last nine. This time, Purdue is banged up and could be without its starting quarterback, running back, second best receiver and top defensive player. The Boilermakers are also one of the most penalized teams in FBS and in particular, their defense has already committed eight penalties with automatic first downs to keep opponents’ drives alive. The Gophers are rolling and will likely continue that roll this week.