Pierce Walsh News, Rumors, Updates - Minnesota Golden Gophers

Will be available for Week 11 Walsh (undisclosed) is ready to roll for Saturday's clash with Penn State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Walsh will return to action for the first time since Week 6 against Purdue. It remains to be seen how many snaps the tight end will play, considering his extended absence. This fall, he has recorded six catches for 47 yards and one touchdown.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sports probable tag for Week 11 Walsh (undisclosed) carries a probable tag for Saturday's game at Penn State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Walsh's injury status has improved, and unlike before Week 10, there is a good chance that the tight end plays in Minnesota's upcoming game. He has six receptions on seven targets for 47 yards and one touchdown across 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Status questionable versus Penn State Walsh (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's matchup versus Penn State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Walsh has found himself on Minnesota's injury report since Week 8, and that trend will continue this week. The tight end last played in Week 6 and served as the Gophers' starter, but in his absence, Julian Johnson (undisclosed) has seen an increase in snaps.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out versus UCLA Walsh (undisclosed) won't be available for Saturday's clash with UCLA, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Walsh was considered a long-shot to play this week, and indeed, the tight end will miss his third straight game. He'll look to return in Week 11 at Penn State.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Long shot to play Saturday Walsh (undisclosed) is doubtful to play Saturday versus UCLA, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Walsh will likely miss his third straight game on Saturday against the Bruins because of an undisclosed injury. The tight end has caught six passes for 47 yards and scored one touchdown this season. If the Illinois native can't play, his next chance to suit up will be Nov. 14 at Penn State.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed unavailable for Week 9 Walsh (undisclosed) won't play Saturday's game versus Indiana, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Walsh was previously listed as doubtful, and indeed, the tight end will sit out at Indiana. He'll miss his second straight game.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Carrying doubtful tag versus Indiana Walsh (undisclosed) carries a doubtful tag ahead of Saturday's matchup versus Indiana, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Walsh is on track toward missing his second straight contest for Minnesota. If the tight end remains unavailable, Julian Johnson is positioned for increased snaps at the position.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in opener Walsh caught all two targets for 28 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 59-7 victory against Eastern Illinois.

Impact Walsh reeled in his first touchdown of the season on a 1-yard pass from Drake Lindsey to extend Minnesota's lead. The tight end made one other catch for 27 yards.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota breezes by Eastern Illinois 59-7 in the opener behind Javon Tracy's two punt return TDs

Javon Tracy set the program record with two punts for touchdowns and Darius Taylor rushed for three first-half scores as Minnesota opened with a 59-7 romp past FCS opponent Eastern...

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Dealing with wrist injury Walsh is dealing with a wrist injury and is questionable for the season-opener, Ryan Burns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Walsh was observed wearing a cast on his wrist and seems to still need more time before coming back to practice. The senior tight end will aim for a more productive season after finishing with two receptions for 17 yards across four games last season.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in spring practice Walsh (leg) participated in spring practice, according to his personal X account.

Impact Walsh posted photos of him participating in spring practice, appearing to do so without limitation. He missed all of last season with a leg injury, so his return to the field has been long in the making. It appears that he will be ready for the start of the season.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out bowl game Walsh (leg) won't be available for the Duke's Mayo Bowl against Virginia Tech, Randy Johnson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Walsh missed the entire season, and has yet to log a catch with the Gophers in his collegiate career. He'll now look towards 2025.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Wisconsin game Walsh (leg) is out for Minnesota's game Friday at Wisconsin.

Impact Walsh will sit out Minnesota's last regular-season game of 2024 and a matchup against the Golden Gophers' most heated rivals. He will finish the regular season without a counting stat to his name.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out for Gophers Walsh (leg) won't play against Penn State.

Impact The tight end, who has yet to play this season, will miss yet another game. This is looking like a redshirt year for Walsh.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out vs. Rutgers Walsh (leg) won't play against Rutgers.

Impact The backup tight end has yet to play this season, and that trend will continue in Piscataway on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Walsh (leg) won't play against Illinois, per the Big Ten injury report.

Impact Walsh has yet to suit up for a game this season. The Gophers should continue to rely on Jameson Geers as their primary tight end.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Walsh (leg) will remain out against Maryland.

Impact Walsh has yet to play this season. The tight end is looking at a redshirt year.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Walsh (leg) won't play Saturday against UCLA.

Impact It's the seventh straight game Walsh has missed this season. The redshirt freshman has yet to make his collegiate debut.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Walsh (leg) won't play in Week 5 against USC.

Impact The tight end has yet to play this season, and it's looking increasingly unlikely that he'll do so. The redshirt freshman's next chance to play will come against UCLA on Oct. 12.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Week 5 Walsh (leg) will not appear in Saturday's game against the Wolverines.

Impact Walsh will miss his fifth-consecutive game with a leg injury as the Golden Gophers face off against the Wolverines on Saturday. The 6-foot-4 redshirt freshman has yet to see the field with Minnesota during his time with the program.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss Week 4 Walsh (leg) is listed out for Saturday's matchup against Iowa.

Impact Walsh has been unable to make his season debit and will his fourth consecutive game of the season as he tends to a leg injury. The redshirt freshman's next chance to suit up will be for next week's contest against Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Walsh (leg) is out for Saturday's game versus Nevada.

Impact Walsh will miss his third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a leg injury. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus Iowa in the conference opener.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Week 2 Walsh (leg) is officially out for Minnesota's Week 2 game against Rhode Island.

Impact Walsh has yet to log a catch for the Golden Gophers. He also missed the opener with his leg injury, and it'll take the tight end longer to work his way up the pecking order at tight end as he continues to rehab his leg injury.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Minnesota breezes by Eastern Illinois 59-7 in the opener behind Javon Tracy's two punt return TDs