Purdue DT Mariere Omonode to transfer to Minnesota

The Gophers get help up front on the defensive line

Purdue defensive tackle Mariere “Mo” Omonode announced earlier this week that he will transfer to Minnesota to play for the Gophers in his final year of eligibility.

A West Lafayette native, Omonode was a consistent contributor for the Boilermakers from his freshman season onward. He played in 33 games over three seasons with Purdue and tallied a combined 32 total tackles, five tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks.

The Gophers are searching for depth behind starting defensive tackles Jalen Logan-Redding and Deven Eastern, and Omonode should help make their lives easier.