Purdue Boilermakers 20–27 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2025

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Purdue Boilermakers 27–20 in Week 7, 2025. Final score: Purdue Boilermakers 20, Minnesota Golden Gophers 27.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Purdue Boilermakers 27–20 in Week 7 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Malachi Singleton (Purdue) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.85 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Devin Mockobee — 98.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Corey Smith — 5 rec, 57.0 yds.
EPA edge: Purdue (-0.081/play) vs Minnesota (-0.193/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Purdue Boilermakers	6	9	3	6	20
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	12	0	6	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

PURPurdue Boilermakers

+3OPP 16

OPP EZ

+3OPP 29

+3OPP 12

OPP EZ

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Purdue
Q1TD
MSMalachi Singleton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Malachi Singleton rushes 40 yards for a touchdown
Purdue
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 33 yards
Minnesota
Q2TD
LBLe'Meke Brockington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Drake Lindsey pass to Le'Meke Brockington for a touchdown (24 yards)
Minnesota
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 46 yards
Purdue
Q2TD
RBRyan Browne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
Ryan Browne rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 29 yards
Purdue
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
18-12
Field goal good from 20 yards
Minnesota
Q4TD
JGJameson Geers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Drake Lindsey pass to Jameson Geers for a touchdown (4 yards)
Purdue
Q4TD
RBRyan Browne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Ryan Browne — Interception returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Malachi Singleton (Purdue) — 0.0 yds · -0.85 EPA/play -0.85 EPA
Devin Mockobee (Purdue) — 0.0 yds · -3.60 EPA/play -3.60 EPA
Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 243.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -8.05 EPA

Rushing

Devin Mockobee (Purdue) — 98.0 yds +0.06 EPA
Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 32.0 yds -0.47 EPA
Ryan Browne (Purdue) — 61.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA

Receiving

Corey Smith (Purdue) — 5 rec · 57.0 yds -0.07 EPA
Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 6 rec · 67.0 yds -0.15 EPA
Le'Meke Brockington (Minnesota) — 4 rec · 61.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Malachi Singleton	Purdue	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.85	-0.85
Devin Mockobee	Purdue	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.60	-3.60
Drake Lindsey	Minnesota	47	44.7%	243	2	-0.17	-8.05
Ryan Browne	Purdue	39	51.3%	238	0	-0.35	-13.82

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Purdue	Minnesota
Plays	81	63
EPA / play	-0.081	-0.193
Total EPA	-6.54	-12.15
Success rate	40.7%	31.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.446	-0.171
Rush EPA / play	+0.293	-0.256
Yards	491	280

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Purdue	7	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q1	Minnesota	5	22	-0.40	Punt
Q1	Purdue	3	7	-1.85	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	3	0	-3.71	Punt
Q1	Purdue	2	6	-1.14	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	3	-2	-3.67	Punt
Q1	Purdue	7	59	-0.25	Interception
Q2	Minnesota	3	2	-1.81	Punt
Q2	Purdue	7	33	-1.10	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	3	75	+6.32	Pass TD
Q2	Purdue	1	8	-5.39	Interception
Q2	Minnesota	3	1	-2.95	Field goal
Q2	Purdue	13	85	+7.03	Rush TD
Q2	Minnesota	11	54	+0.96	Field goal
Q3	Minnesota	3	3	-2.92	Punt
Q3	Purdue	12	61	+1.50	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Ryan Browne — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.13 EPA)
Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · Malachi Singleton rushes 40 yards for a touchdown (+6.22 EPA)
Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Ryan Browne pass intercepted (-5.39 EPA)
Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Ryan Browne rushes 12 yards for a touchdown (+4.1 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Drake Lindsey pass intercepted (-3.86 EPA)
Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Devin Mockobee pass intercepted (-3.6 EPA)
Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Ryan Browne pass to Michael Jackson III for 7 yards (4th & 5) (+3.48 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Penalty (3rd & 11) (+3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (27–20) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Malachi Singleton (Purdue) — yds.
EPA edge: Purdue at -0.081 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Purdue Boilermakers 20, Minnesota Golden Gophers 27 in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 20–27.

Where can I find the Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752864.

Who led Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Malachi Singleton (Purdue) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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