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Available Saturday Bates is available for Saturday's game versus Michigan, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Bates, who came into Saturday with a probable tag, is now off the report and will be available. It's unlikely the true freshman will see the field though as he's yet to play in any game this season.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Washington Bates (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game at Washington.

Impact Bates has yet to see a snap this season. Even if he's cleared to play after his injury, he's buried on the depth chart, so he's not likely to be an option in the backfield either way.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Bates (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game at Washington.

Impact Bates has yet to see a snap this season as he battles through an undisclosed injury from fall camp. Even when healthy, Bates is expected to serve as a depth option in the Gopher running back room.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE