Purdue defense will have to dig deep in test against Gophers

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) scrambles with the ball during an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Purdue offensive lineman Greg Long (69) hoists the Cannon Trophy as Purdue celebrates defeating Illinois, 13-9, in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)

Purdue cornerback Jamari Brown (7) and Purdue linebacker Jaylan Alexander (36) celebrate after defeating Illinois, 13-9, in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws a pass against Illinois during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) is tackled by Bowling Green safety Jordan Anderson (0) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)