Gophers follow near-perfect script in 38-31 win at Purdue
Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) heads to the end zone past Purdue cornerback Dedrick Mackey (1) after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) heads to the end zone past Purdue cornerback Dedrick Mackey (1) after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sep. 28, 2019 05:15 PM EDT
Purdue running back King Doerue (22) celebrates a touchdown against Minnesota with offensive lineman Eric Miller (74) and tight end Payne Durham (87) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Minnesota defeated Purdue 38-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue running back King Doerue (22) celebrates a touchdown against Minnesota with offensive lineman Eric Miller (74) and tight end Payne Durham (87) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Minnesota defeated Purdue 38-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sep. 28, 2019 07:11 PM EDT
Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sep. 28, 2019 05:14 PM EDT
Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sep. 28, 2019 05:16 PM EDT
Purdue running back Zander Horvath (40) runs in for a touchdown in front of Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue running back Zander Horvath (40) runs in for a touchdown in front of Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sep. 28, 2019 05:14 PM EDT
Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) makes a catch in front of Purdue cornerback Dedrick Mackey (1) on his way to a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Minnesota defeated Purdue 38-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) makes a catch in front of Purdue cornerback Dedrick Mackey (1) on his way to a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Minnesota defeated Purdue 38-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sep. 28, 2019 07:12 PM EDT
Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) run in for a touchdown after a catch against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Minnesota defeated Purdue 38-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) run in for a touchdown after a catch against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Minnesota defeated Purdue 38-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sep. 28, 2019 07:12 PM EDT
Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) makes a catch in front of Minnesota defensive back Kiondre Thomas (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Minnesota defeated Purdue 38-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) makes a catch in front of Minnesota defensive back Kiondre Thomas (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Minnesota defeated Purdue 38-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sep. 28, 2019 07:19 PM EDT
Minnesota running back Rodney Smith (1) runs against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Minnesota defeated Purdue 38-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Minnesota running back Rodney Smith (1) runs against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Minnesota defeated Purdue 38-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sep. 28, 2019 07:18 PM EDT
Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks (4) dives to pick up yardage against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Minnesota defeated Purdue 38-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks (4) dives to pick up yardage against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Minnesota defeated Purdue 38-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sep. 28, 2019 07:11 PM EDT