After mostly struggling offensively in their first five games, a stretch that reach a low-point with a shut out loss to Northwestern, the Minnesota Golden Gophers found their formula for success against Purdue.
The 326 rushing yards they had in a 41-13 win on Saturday was the most the Golden Gophers have had in a Big Ten game since 2005, and freshman tailback Shannon Brooks led the way with 176 yards (including a 71-yard touchdown run) on 17 carries.
More importantly, quarterback Mitch Leidner had an efficient performance against Purdue. He went 8-for-12 for 59 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, along with a rushing touchdown and a reception on a trick play.