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A Purdue cheerleader had a lighter moment during the Boilermakers Big Ten conference game against Minnesota on Saturday.
As the rain fell and gathered on the sideline at Ross-Ade Stadium, the Purdue mascot challenged the cheerleader to jump into the water. The cheerleader launched into a full extension belly flop.
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It counted as a highlight for the Boilermakers, who suffered their first conference loss of the season, 20-13. Purdue failed to score in the second half, allowing 10 straight points after leading 13-10 at halftime.
Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Jalen Graham tries to sack Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan in the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium on Oct. 2, 2021. Minnesota won 20-13.
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Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell was 34-for-52 with 371 passing yards, one touchdown pass and one interception. King Doerue led the way on the ground with 95 yards on 21 carries. Purdue wide receiver David Bell had six catches for 120 yards. Milton Wright hit the touchdown and finished with six catches for 91 yards.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) misses a pass in front of Purdue Boilermakers safety Marvin Grant (4) during the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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For Minnesota, QB Tanner Morgan was 9 for 18 with 169 yards and a touchdown pass. The touchdown pass went to Chris Autman-Bell, who finished with two catches for 40 yards.
Treyson Potts had 78 rushing yards on 15 carries and one touchdown.
Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Milton Wright (0) shares a moment with quarterback Aidan O’Connell (16) after a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 2, 2021.
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Minnesota improved to 3-2 overall with the win and 1-1 in the conference. Purdue fell to 3-2 in the loss and to 1-1 in the conference.
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