Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Purdue: 5 Players To Watch

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1. Minnesota QB Demry Croft

After warming up on the sideline two weeks prior against Kent State, Croft finally made his collegiate debut against Northwestern. The results were not great against a tough Wildcats’ defense, as he went 5-for-11 for 27 yards along with four total rushing yards highlighted by an 11-yard run, but Croft should play more this weekend against an easier opponent.

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