WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Interstat) — Purdue defeated visiting Minnesota 41-13 on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium, improving to 3-3 while dropping the Golden Gophers to 4-2 in the Football Bowl Subdivision matchup. The Boilermakers led 10-3 after one quarter and 17-13 at halftime before pulling away. Drake Lindsey led Minnesota, going 22 of 39 for 248 yards and a touchdown. Ryan Browne paced Purdue, completing 14 of 24 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown while rushing seven times for 81 yards and another score. George Burhenn caught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown. Jalen Smith had three receptions for 89 yards and a score. Maverick Baranowski made 11 tackles for Minnesota, while Jojo Hayden recorded six tackles and an interception for Purdue. Purdue’s Curt Neal added two tackles and a quarterback hurry. The attendance was 48,559. Purdue next hosts Washington, while Minnesota hosts Iowa.