Gophers meet challenge, use 2nd-half rally to beat Purdue

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Published October 2, 2021 1:28 PM

By MICHAEL MAROT
AP Sports Writer

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trey Potts gave Minnesota the lead on a 4-yard touchdown run three plays into the second half and the Golden Gophers hung on for a 20-13 victory at Purdue. It’s the first second-half comeback in coach P.J. Fleck’s 50-game tenure at Minnesota. The Gophers had lost 17 straight when trailing at halftime under Fleck. Purdue’s offense was shut out in the second half.

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