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Minnesota Down Top Two RBs for Big Ten Opener: Darius Taylor Out vs. Rutgers, A.J. Turner Out for Season

Fame Ijeboi with Cam Davis steps into primary rushing duties as the Big Ten report locks in game-day availability.

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Jul 25, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Big Ten availability report released about two hours before kickoff lists Darius Taylor out with a hamstring injury and confirms A.J. Turner as out for the season with an apparent knee injury.
  • Redshirt freshman Fame Ijeboi and Washington transfer Cam Davis are expected to carry the workload against Rutgers, with Ijeboi at 136 rushing yards on 23 carries and Davis at 69 yards on 21 carries with two touchdowns this season.
  • Taylor suffered the hamstring injury on Sept. 6 against Northwestern State and leads Minnesota with 161 rushing yards on 33 carries plus five receptions for 45 yards.
  • Minnesota’s rushing output dipped in the loss at California without Taylor, averaging 3.5 yards per carry with only four receptions for seven yards from running backs.
  • Other Gophers ruled out include Cristian Driver, Bradley Martino, Sam Henson, Garrison Monroe, Theo Randle and DJ Shipp, with Naiim Parrish listed as questionable.