Purdue at Minnesota 11/20/2020
Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell is tackled by Purdue safety Brennan Thieneman, left, and linebacker Jaylan Alexander during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell is tackled by Purdue safety Brennan Thieneman, left, and linebacker Jaylan Alexander during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 09:13 PM EST
Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) misses a pass next to Minnesota defensive back Miles Fleming (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) misses a pass next to Minnesota defensive back Miles Fleming (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 09:15 PM EST
Minnesota wide receiver Seth Green (17) smiles at wide receiver Rashod Bateman (0) after Green scored a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Purdue, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota wide receiver Seth Green (17) smiles at wide receiver Rashod Bateman (0) after Green scored a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Purdue, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 09:20 PM EST
Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) tries to get away from Minnesota defensive back Justus Harris (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) tries to get away from Minnesota defensive back Justus Harris (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 09:25 PM EST
Purdue running back Zander Horvath (40) tries to stay in the field of play against Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Purdue running back Zander Horvath (40) tries to stay in the field of play against Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 09:31 PM EST
Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) receives the ball from quarterback Jack Plummer (13) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) receives the ball from quarterback Jack Plummer (13) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 09:31 PM EST
Minnesota linebacker Josh Aune (29) holds the ball and celebrates with defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) after Aune intercepted a Purdue pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota linebacker Josh Aune (29) holds the ball and celebrates with defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) after Aune intercepted a Purdue pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 11:07 PM EST
Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) is tackled by Minnesota linebacker Donald Willis (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) is tackled by Minnesota linebacker Donald Willis (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 11:11 PM EST
Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) celebrates with tight end Jake Paulson (80) after Ibrahim scored a touchdown against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) celebrates with tight end Jake Paulson (80) after Ibrahim scored a touchdown against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 11:18 PM EST
Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) calls a play during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) calls a play during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 11:34 PM EST
Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) is tackled by Minnesota defensive back Phillip Howard (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) is tackled by Minnesota defensive back Phillip Howard (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 11:22 PM EST
Purdue tight end Payne Durham, right, is tackled by Minnesota linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin (55) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Purdue tight end Payne Durham, right, is tackled by Minnesota linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin (55) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 11:23 PM EST
Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (0) falls after catching a pass, next to Purdue safety Cory Trice (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (0) falls after catching a pass, next to Purdue safety Cory Trice (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 11:19 PM EST
Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes the ball to wide receiver Rashod Bateman (0) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Purdue, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes the ball to wide receiver Rashod Bateman (0) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Purdue, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 11:35 PM EST
Minnesota linebacker Josh Aune (29) holds the ball after he intercepted a Purdue pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota linebacker Josh Aune (29) holds the ball after he intercepted a Purdue pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Nov. 20, 2020 11:06 PM EST
FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck enters the stadium with the team prior to the start of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, in Minneapolis. Fleck spoke for many coaches nationwide in December 2020, when he noted he still hadn’t shaken the hands of about half the prospects who were about to sign with his program. Those days finally are coming to an end. The NCAA has lifted the recruiting dead period that has been in place since March 13, 2020, due to the pandemic. The NCAA returns to its usual recruiting calendar Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck enters the stadium with the team prior to the start of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, in Minneapolis. Fleck spoke for many coaches nationwide in December 2020, when he noted he still hadn’t shaken the hands of about half the prospects who were about to sign with his program. Those days finally are coming to an end. The NCAA has lifted the recruiting dead period that has been in place since March 13, 2020, due to the pandemic. The NCAA returns to its usual recruiting calendar Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

Jun. 01, 2021 12:37 AM EDT
FILE - Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell is tackled by Purdue safety Brennan Thieneman, left, and linebacker Jaylan Alexander during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Minneapolis, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. Quarterback Tanner Morgan, running back Mo Ibrahim, wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell and center John Michael Schmitz will be major drivers of whatever success the Gophers enjoy in 2022. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

FILE - Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell is tackled by Purdue safety Brennan Thieneman, left, and linebacker Jaylan Alexander during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Minneapolis, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. Quarterback Tanner Morgan, running back Mo Ibrahim, wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell and center John Michael Schmitz will be major drivers of whatever success the Gophers enjoy in 2022. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

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