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The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers host Purdue University at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday. The Gophers are 2-0 in the Big Ten, and are favored over the Boilermakers by two touchdowns.  

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the match up and what's made the Gophers successful so far this season.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the University of Minnesota's football team and its season so far.

Tomorrow the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team hosts Purdue at TCF Bank stadium in Minneapolis.  The Gophers are 2-0 in the Big Ten, and are favored by two touchdowns in the game against the Boilermakers.  MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the match up, and what's made the Gophers successful so far this season.

Sinker says: Gopher defense is a key factor in team's success

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