Purdue's yards per play are up significantly over last season despite being a lower-tier Big Ten team in several categories.

Quarterback Ryan Browne has improved and thrown for at least 300 yards in two Big Ten games. Is he close to reaching his potential?

Saturday's game: Purdue (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) at Minnesota (3-2, 1-1), 7:30 p.m., BTN

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue football ’s offense feels like one on the trend of a breakthrough — and the numbers back it up.

Both statistically and anecdotally, Purdue ’s offense has clearly improved in Barry Odom ’s first season. Its 5.99 yards per play against FBS opponents is more than a yard higher than last season’s (4.93). Even without that stat, anyone watching would say this offense — at least in the passing game — feels more dynamic and propu

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