MIT Simulator - CFB Saturday Purdue vs Minnesota Winner
MIT Simulator Score - Boilermakers 28.95, Golden Gophers 17.71 - Projected Margin of Victory: 11.24 - Current Line: 4 - Variance to Line: 7.24 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 7.24 points. Value in excess of TD. Projected box-score shows Boilermakers rushing edge of 16.96 yards in excess of Golden Gophers rushing total. Key factors noted: Not only did Purdue blow a half-time lead and get outscored 21-3 in the 2nd half last year in a loss to Minnesota, the Boilermakers also got embarrassed 41-13 at home the prior season. Purdue has extra motivation here as a result and, while both teams are off of losses, the Boilermakers have an extra edge of coming off of their bye week. The Boilermakers have played a much tougher schedule in comparison with Minnesota this season. The Golden Gophers loss to Maryland last week is concerning considering the Terrapins were down to their 3rd string QB. Purdue former coach Joe Tiller just recently passed away so look for a particularly strong and highly motivated effort from the home team in this one. Projected box-score shows Purdue passing edge of 101.17 yards in excess of Minnesota passing total. Combined edge of 118.13 total yards in favor of Boilermakers equating to victory by 11.24 points per MIT Simulator. Play: PURDUE