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Fame Ijeboi leads Purdue football to acing Minnesota's test

Purdue football snapped its three-game losing streak with a commanding 41-13 victory over Minnesota on Saturday night, marking the Boilermakers' first consecutive Big Ten wins since the end of the 2022 season. The offensive line carved out lanes for a dominant rushing attack, with Fame Ijeboi and Ryan Browne combining for 276 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while Browne also contributed 159 passing yards—a season low due to Purdue’s efficient ground game.

The defense, led by coordinator Kevin Kane, stifled Minnesota’s rushing attack entirely, allowing just one meaningful touchdown pass in a near-flawless performance. Special teams added consistency with strong field position gains, including a muffed punt recovered by Purdue for a game-sealing touchdown.

Head coach Barry Odom’s decision to retain Kane as defensive coordinator paid off, as the Boilermakers outplayed a confident Minnesota team that had entered the game on a four-game winning streak. The win reignited momentum for a Purdue program that had struggled to regain its footing after a slow start to Big Ten play.

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