Minnesota vs Purdue head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 6, Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The Breakdown
Minnesota's 62 composite barely tops Purdue's 61 — a coin flip. Purdue's starting 22 is 59% portal additions.
When Minnesota has the ball: Darius Taylor's third year runs at Purdue's 3.0★ linebackers averaging 2.3 years — even stars, experience edge.
When Purdue has the ball: Xavier Townsend, Bisi Owens and Asaad Waseem average 3.7 years against Minnesota's 3.0★, 2.8-year secondary.
Swing factor: Both quarterbacks sit at 3★; Ryan Browne's third year against Drake Lindsey's second is the only separator.
X-factor: Purdue hosts a Week 6 October Saturday; home field is the only tiebreaker in a dead heat.