Steps into No. 1 role Williams recorded 11 rushes for 35 yards and a touchdown, and he also caught five of his seven targets for 33 yards during Saturday's 20-10 loss to Purdue. Impact Williams took over the Golden Gophers' primary rushing responsibilities with bell-cow back Mohamed Ibrahim sidelined to due a surprise ankle injury Week 5. As a result, fellow graduate senior totaled his heaviest usage dating back to Week 8 of last season, including a career-high receiving performance in receptions, targets and yards. Williams also saw more carries than usual No. 2 back Trey Potts (nine rushes, 13 yards), though he should revert back to a reserve role if Ibrahim makes his expected return this coming Saturday against Illinois.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE