# Purdue Wins Big Ten Game

> Purdue's 41-13 victory over Minnesota highlights key stats and player performances.
- Title: Purdue Wins Big Ten Game · Purdue Boilermarkers On SI
- Summary: Purdue's 41-13 victory over Minnesota highlights key stats and player performances. Purdue's running back Fame Ijeobi scored 195 rushing yards and three…
- Keywords: purdue, minnesota, big ten, fame ijeobi, running back, rushing yards, time of possession, turnover battle, offensive line, kicker, sports, Wins
- Source: Purdue Boilermarkers On SI — https://si.com/college/purdue/football/5-key-numbers-from-purdue-week-6-win-over-minnesota
- Published: 2026-10-11T14:57:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: purdue, minnesota, big ten, fame ijeobi, running back, rushing yards, time of possession, turnover battle, offensive line, kicker, sports
## Purdue Wins Back-to-Back Big Ten Games
Purdue secured its first back-to-back Big Ten victories since 2022, marking a strong start to the season.
## Barry Odom's Leadership
Head coach Barry Odom maintained team belief through consistent approach and strategy.
## Fame Ijeobi's Performance
Running back Fame Ijeobi recorded 195 rushing yards and three touchdowns, surpassing his previous career high.
## Dominant Time of Possession
Purdue controlled possession for 37 minutes and seven seconds, their most dominant time against a Power Four opponent.
## Early Defensive Stops
Purdue's defense made early stops, giving the offense opportunities to dictate the game pace.
## Turnover Advantage
Purdue won the turnover battle with an interception and a muffed punt against Minnesota.
## No Sacks in Game
Purdue's offensive line did not allow a sack for the second consecutive week.
## Kicker Performance
Kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano went 2-for-2 on field goals and 5-for-5 on extra points.
## Next Game Focus
Purdue aims to compete against Washington next week with strong offensive line performance.
## Key takeaway

Purdue's running back Fame Ijeobi scored 195 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a 41-13 win over Minnesota.