Minnesota Golden Gophers News

Pierce Walsh - Unavailable for Saturday Walsh (undisclosed) has been downgraded to out for Saturday's contest versus Iowa, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Walsh was initially listed as questionable for Week 8, but the TE won't suit up in the end. This means Julian Johnson could be in line for a bigger role as the Gophers' top TE. Walsh will look to return in Week 9 at Indiana.

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Donielle Hayes - Will be available versus Iowa Hayes (undisclosed) is set to suit up for Saturday's game versus Iowa, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Hayes cleared Minnesota's initial injury report and is positioned to return to action for the first time since Week 5. The wideout will add depth to the receiving corps.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Donielle Hayes - Will be available versus Iowa Hayes (undisclosed) is set to suit up for Saturday's game versus Iowa, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Hayes cleared Minnesota's initial injury report and is positioned to return to action for the first time since Week 5. The wideout will add depth to the receiving corps.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Merdinger - Unavailable versus Iowa Merdinger (undisclosed) is unavailable for Saturday's matchup versus Iowa, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Merdinger is a fourth-string quarterback who hasn't played a single snap for Minnesota this season. His absence won't affect many -- if any -- fantasy decisions.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pierce Walsh - Question mark to play versus Iowa Walsh has been given a questionable status for Saturday's game versus Iowa, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Walsh has logged multiple targets in three of Minnesota's six games this season, giving the Gophers an occasionally relied-on option at tight end. Inconsistency aside, he has been their top TE this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Loaded Big Ten schedule includes an Ohio State-Indiana matchup of the last two national champions

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OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Jalen Smith - Leading receiver in defeat Smith caught 3 of 4 targets for 89 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-13 defeat to Purdue.

Impact Despite catching just three passes on the day, Smith led the way for the Golden Gophers with 89 receiving yards to go along with his third touchdown of the season. The 6-foot-1 junior connected with quarterback Drake Lindsey for a 42-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, bringing Minnesota within 14 points at the time. Smith has struggled to see consistent volume this season adn will hope to increase his involvement in the Minnesota passing attack moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against Iowa following the team's upcoming bye week.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Javon Tracy - Solid day in loss Tracy reeled in 5 of 8 targets for 75 yards during Saturday's 41-13 defeat to Purdue.

Impact Despite failing to find the end zone, Tracy put together a solid performance against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot senior caught five passes for 75 scoreless yards on the day, finishing second on the team in both categories. Tracy has seen plenty of volume this year but has only found the end zone once on offense. He will hope to get back into the scoring column when the Golden Gophers host Iowa following their upcoming bye.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Taylor - Held in check on ground Taylor had seven rushes for 15 yards and reeled in 7 of 10 targets for 51 yards during Saturday's 41-13 defeat versus Purdue.

Impact On a day in which he was limited to just 15 yards on a measly 2.1 YPC on the ground, Taylor made most of his impact as a receiver. The 6-foot senior led the Golden Gophers with seven receptions on the day, totaling 51 yards thorugh the air on 10 targets. Taylor has been largely held in check on the ground this year, totaling 154 yards and four touchdowns on 2.4 YPC across five games, but has contributed as a receiver as well, catching 18 passes for 155 yards and a score in that timeframe. A home matchup against Iowa will serve as his next opportunity following Minnesota's upcoming bye week.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Lindsey - Unspectacular in defeat Lindsey completed 22 of 39 passes for 248 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 41-13 defeat against Purdue.

Impact Lindsey had a moderate showing against the Boilermakers, throwing for 248 yards and a touchdown to go along with an interception on a day in which the Minnesota defense gave up over 300 rushing yards and were thoroughly beaten by Purdue. The 6-foot-5 signal caller connected with receiver Jalen Smith on a 42-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, bringing the Golden Gophers within 14 at the time. He will hope for better days moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against Iowa following the upcoming bye.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • FOX SPORTS

Drake Lindsey connects with Jalen Smith for 42-yd TD, pass cutting Minnesota's deficit vs Purdue

OCTOBER 11 • FOX SPORTS

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Beckham Sunderland - Good to go Saturday Sunderland (undisclosed) will play Saturday at Purdue.

Impact Sunderland has been cleared to suit up Saturday, but it remains to be seen if he'll play. He's appeared in just two games this season, going 1-for-1 in extra-point attempts.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Beckham Sunderland - Probable vs. Purdue Sunderland (undisclosed) is listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game at Purdue.

Impact Sunderland is on track to suit up Saturday and add depth to the Minnesota kicking group. He sits behind Luke Drzewiecki and Daniel Jackson, so he will presumably only see action if a blowout occurs.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Donielle Hayes - Out Saturday Hayes (undisclosed) is listed as out for Saturday's matchup against Purdue.

Impact Hayes will miss his first game of the season against the Boilermakers on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. The wide receiver has not recorded a catch through five games.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Noah Jennings - Leading receiver vs. Wolverines Jennings tallied seven receptions (on nine targets) for 70 yards during Saturday's 20-14 win versus Michigan.

Impact Jennings put together another solid outing for the Golden Gophers, leading the way in both receptions and yards against rival Michigan. The 6-foot senior was once again held out of the end zone but was able to make an impact in the game despite quarterback Drake Lindsey totaling just 136 yards through the air. Jennings has been a consistent presence in the Minnesota passing attack this season and should continue to get opportunties moving forward. His next opportunity will come against Purdue on Saturday.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

TJ Thomas - Leading rusher again in win Thomas had 12 rushes for 56 yards and hauled in all two targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 20-14 victory over Michigan.

Impact Thomas once again led the way on the ground for the Golden Gophers, outpacing fellow running back Darius Taylor while maintaining a solid level of efficiency (4.7 YPC). The 5-foot-8 junior has seen an increased level of involvement in the running game recently and has capitalized, running for 256 yards and a touchdown on an impressive 7.1 YPC over his last three games. Taylor did manage to find the end zone twice against the Wolverines and was instrumental in the victory, but Thomas should continue to see opportunities moving forward. A road matchup against Purdue awaits on Saturday.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Taylor - Two touchdowns vs. Michigan Taylor totaled 18 rushes for 32 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 3 of 6 targets for 32 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-14 win versus Michigan.

Impact Taylor put together another unspectacular rushing effort against the Wolverines, totaling 32 yards on just 1.8 YPC on the day. The 6-foot senior more than made up for the lack of efficiency, however, as he crossed the goalline on a two-yard plunge in the first quarter before connecting with quarterback Drake Lindsey on a three-yard scoring strike in the fourth frame, giving the Golden Gophers the victory over Michigan. Taylor was outpaced by fellow running back TJ Thomas on the ground despite seeing six more rushing attempts, and Thomas' surging involvement in the rushing attack will be worth keeping an eye on moving forward. A roadtrip to Purdue awaits on Saturday.

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