Fame Ijeboi rushes for 195 yards in Purdue's win over Minnesota
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Fame Ijeboi rushed for a career-high 195 yards and three touchdowns as Purdue defeated Minnesota 41-13 on Saturday night. Ijeboi, who carried the ball 31 times, averaged 6.3 yards per carry and scored on runs of 3, 1, and 1 yard. Purdue built a 20-3 halftime lead, marking their largest at the break in a Big Ten game since 2018. This victory marked Purdue's second consecutive conference win, while Minnesota suffered its first Big Ten loss. The Boilermakers will host Washington for a Week 7 matchup on Friday, while Minnesota's next game is against Iowa on October 24.
- •Ijeboi’s 195 rushing yards rank 15th in Purdue history.
- •Purdue leads Minnesota 20-3 at halftime.
- •Quarterback Ryan Browne adds 81 rushing yards and a touchdown.
- •Minnesota’s rushing total was the lowest by a Purdue opponent in a Big Ten game since 2004.
- •Purdue faces Washington next, while Minnesota plays Iowa on October 24.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Couldn’t Have Done It Without Them,’ ‘He Cares About His Teammates’ — Barry Odom Praises Fame Ijeboi After 195-Yard Night Against Minnesota
"Fame Ijeboi spent last season as Minnesota’s No. 2 running back.
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