funny how the line is in different perspective to different people. I thought the same thing about Minnesota -3(what a gift!!), just like this past saturday when i saw Michigan is a dog to ND, then week before when VA Tech is only giving up 11 to North Carolina, and VA giving away 8'? to Central Michigan! Crazy. I'd hit Minnesota if I were you. The only people they haven't dominated is UCAL, go figure.
The verdict is still out on Purdue imo as an Purdue alum. They have played 3 below avg teams at home to open year in Div 1aa Indiana St., Miami,OH(way down), and Ball St. (one of the best bet against road teams the last decade). Their offense scored 60 vs Ind St., 38 vs Miami in ot, and 38 vs Ball St and won by 25, 7, and 10 as huge favorites in all 3. Minnesota (still checking on) has not won at Purdue since I went there in 88-92. To me the play on this game is the over which opened at 59.5 and is now at 62.5. Purdue's totals have been 95, 69, and 66 which are all less than current total of 62.5. Minnesota has a better offense than any of these 3 teams and though their defense is better than all 3 of them, it is overrated with 2 shutouts vs Temple and Kent St. who have two of the worst offenses in Div 1A. The only real opponent they played is Cal who put up 42 and their offense is not as good as Purdue's offense. This series minus 02 game have gone over and many times played in 70's or higher nearly every meeting. LY should have gone under but it even went over even with 11 returning starters on Purdue defense gave up 42! This game started the Purdue decline at mid season. Minne may be the better team but not enough better to be favored at a place they have not won in several years and just ended ly a 9 game losing streak to Purdue! :smoker2:
