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Extends scoring streak in loss Taylor totaled 10 carries for 28 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all two targets for negative three yards during Saturday's 26-19 defeat against Rutgers.

Impact Taylor had a tough day on the ground, averaging a meager 2.8 YPC against the Scarlet Knights. He managed to salvage his day with an 18-yard touchdown in the first quarter to open up the scoring on the day. The score marked Taylor's fourth consecutive game with a touchdown, giving him 11 total scores on the season. The sophomore running back will be hoping for a couple of bounce back performances to end the regular season, though a matchup against a stout Penn State run defense following the team's upcoming bye will be a tough task.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Huge day in upset win Taylor notched 22 rushes for 131 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all nine targets for 58 yards during Saturday's 25-17 victory over Illinois.

Impact Taylor accounted for almost 200 total yards on the day, leading the Minnesota offense to an upset victory over Illinois. The sophomore running back found the end zone on a 29-yard scamper in the second quarter, his third score in as many games. Taylor has now run for 644 yards and eight touchdowns through eight games for the Golden Gophers this season and will be looking to continue his positive momentum when the team travels to face Rutgers this coming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota's Darius Taylor rushes for a 29-yard touchdown vs. Illinois

Minnesota's Darius Taylor rushes for a 29-yard touchdown vs. Illinois

NOVEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Finds end zone in blowout win Taylor logged 15 rushes for 81 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all five targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 48-23 win versus Maryland.

Impact Most of Taylor's production came on a 51-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, giving the Golden Gophers a 48-10 lead in the final period. The sophomore running back has had an up-and-down season, running for over 120 yards in two games this season while running for less than 40 yards in three contests. Overall, Taylor has run for 513 yards and seven touchdowns through seven games for Minnesota this season, adding 34 catches for 257 yards and a pair of touchdowns through the air as well. His next opportunity will come when the Golden Gophers travel to face Illinois this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Taylor rips off an AMAZING 51-YARD TD to extend Minnesota's lead over Maryland

Darius Taylor rips off an AMAZING 51-YARD TD to extend Minnesota's lead over Maryland

OCTOBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Scores twice in road win Taylor tallied 16 rushes for 30 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 17 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-17 win against UCLA.

Impact Taylor found the end zone twice against the Bruins, once on a two-yard run in the third quarter and again on a four-yard pass from quarterback Max Brosmer to take the lead in the final minute of the game. While the sophomore running back hasn't quite lived up to the hype following a productive freshman season, his 432 yards and six touchdowns on the ground combined with his 29 catches for 223 yards and a pair of scores through the air through the team's first six games are certainly nothing to scoff at. Taylor will look to use the Golden Gophers' upcoming bye to prepare himself for a home date against Maryland the following Saturday.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Max Brosmer connects with Darius Taylor on a 4-yard TD to seal Minnesota's victory over UCLA

Max Brosmer connects with Darius Taylor on a 4-yard TD to seal Minnesota's victory over UCLA

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Productive outing in victory Taylor totaled 25 rushes for 144 yards and reeled in all five targets for 56 yards during Saturday's 24-17 victory over USC.

Impact Taylor ran for a season-high 144 yards on the day, leading the Minnesota offense to an upset victory over USC. The dynamic sophomore's 56 receiving yards also marked a season-high, and though he failed to find the end zone on the day, his offensive contributions led the Golden Gophers to victory in a statement win for the Minnesota program for the 2024 season. Saturday marked just the second time Taylor has crossed the century mark on the ground this season, and he will look to keep the positive momentum going when the Golden Gophers travel to face UCLA this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 11 USC Trojans vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Scores twice in loss Taylor tallied 13 carries for 36 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in 10 of 14 targets for 52 yards during Saturday's 27-24 loss to Michigan.

Impact Taylor was held in check throughout most of the day by a stout Michigan defense, averaging just 2.8 YPC and recording a long carry of just six yards. Despite these struggles, a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns salvaged the day for the sophomore running back along with a season-high 10 catches for 52 yards through the air. Taylor continues to be the driving force behind the Minnesota offense and should continue to see plenty of opportunities moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against USC on Saturday.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota's Darius Taylor scores after Koi Perich's huge punt return vs. Michigan

Minnesota's Darius Taylor scores after Koi Perich's huge punt return vs. Michigan

SEPTEMBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

Quiet day in loss Taylor posted 10 rushes for 34 yards and hauled in 2 of 5 targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 31-14 defeat versus Iowa.

Impact Taylor struggled to get things going on the ground against a stout Iowa defense, averaging just 3.4 YPC on the day. The sophomore running back has gotten off to a relatively slow start this season after missing the season opener with a hamstring injury, accounting for 222 yards and three touchdowns on the ground through his first three games in 2024. Taylor will have a tough test on Saturday when the Golden Gophers travel to face a stout Michigan run defense.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Monster day in victory Taylor notched 11 rushes for 124 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all five targets for 37 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-0 win over Nevada.

Impact Taylor hit a trifecta against the Wolfpack, scoring twice on the ground and once through the air as a receiver. The dynamic sophomore was efficient in his performance, averaging 11.3 YPC en route to a blowout win. Taylor's first score came on a 10-yard pass from quarterback Max Brosmer in the second quarter, which he followed up with a 4-yard run to end the first half. An explosive 80-yard scamper capped off the scoring on the day, stretching out the Minnesota lead to an insurmountable sum in the third quarter. Taylor will hope to build on his dynamic performance against Iowa on Saturday for the start of Big Ten conference play.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in season debut Taylor accrued 14 rushes for 64 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all four targets for 48 yards during Saturday's 48-0 victory versus Rhode Island.

Impact Taylor previously missed Minnesota's season opener against North Carolina with a hamstring injury, but the talented sophomore clearly felt healthy enough to compete against Rhode Island. Taylor wasted little time getting back into form, as he found the end zone on a 1-yard scoring plunge early in the second quarter, giving Minnesota a 10-0 lead. Taylor will hope to build on Saturday's performance as he moves forward into the 2024 season, with Saturday's matchup against Nevada providing his next opportunity.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saturday Taylor (hamstring) will play and start Saturday versus Rhode Island, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Taylor missed last Thursday's opener versus North Carolina with a hamstring injury but is now healthy enough to start for the Gophers. He was very productive as a true freshman last season, rushing 138 times for 799 yards and five touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing but status still murky Head coach P.J. Fleck mentioned Wednesday that Taylor (hamstring) has looked great in practice this week and seems "very, very close" to making his season debut, Marcus R. Fuller o...

Impact Fleck still hasn't given any sort of clear timeline for when Taylor's season debut could come, but speculation from Fuller is that Taylor may not play until the team faces Iowa on Sept. 21 in their conference opener. The team seems to be taking a cautious approach with Taylor's return with Fleck encouraged by the play of Marcus Major early on. A clearer verdict on Taylor's playing status for this Saturday should be made clear either Friday or during warmups ahead of Saturday's kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Status unclear for Week 2 Head coach P.J. Fleck said Taylor (hamstring) will be on the field when he's ready and healthy but did not specify a return timeline, Marcus R. Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribu...

Impact Taylor was unable to play in Minnesota's 19-17 season opener defeat against North Carolina, and his status for this upcoming week remains unknown. More information should be released throughout the week on the running back's status for Saturday versus Rhode Island.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Status unclear for Week 2 Head coach P.J. Fleck said Taylor (hamstring) will be on the field when he's ready and healthy but did not specify a return timeline, Marcus R. Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribu...

Impact Taylor was unable to play in Minnesota's 19-17 season opener defeat against North Carolina, and his status for this upcoming week remains unknown. More information should be released throughout the week on the running back's status for Saturday versus Rhode Island.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Thursday Taylor (hamstring) is out for the season opener versus North Carolina.

Impact Taylor will miss the season opener with a "minor" hamstring injury. After an excellent freshman season, his sophomore campaign is starting on a sour note. Sieh Bangura and Marcus Major will likely take over the backfield versus the Tar Heels.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Thursday Taylor is a game-time decision for Thursday's opener versus North Carolina, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact Due to a "minor" hamstring injury, Taylor is a game-time decision for the season opener. He rushed 138 times for 799 yards and five touchdowns last season as a true freshman and is expected to lead the backfield again this season when healthy.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Thursday Taylor is a game-time decision for Thursday's opener versus North Carolina, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact Due to a "minor" hamstring injury, Taylor is a game-time decision for the season opener. He rushed 138 times for 799 yards and five touchdowns last season as a true freshman and is expected to lead the backfield again this season when healthy.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor hamstring injury Taylor is dealing with a minor hamstring ailment, Joe Christensen of the Star Tribune reports.

Impact Taylor left practice on Tuesday limping and with ice on his leg, and now we know why. The tailback appears to have avoided a serious injury, however. Gophers' head coach PJ Fleck said "The good thing is, it's nothing serious." Taylor is set to lead the way for a stacked Minnesota backfield in his true sophomore campaign.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves practice Tuesday Taylor left Minnesota's practice on Tuesday limping and with ice on his left leg, Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Gophers' head coach P.J. Fleck reportedly said the injury wasn't serious. Still, it's worth monitoring the top tailback in Minneapolis, as Taylor should once again be the feature back for the Gophers this season after a breakout freshman campaign. Taylor did miss seven games last season, and so it's vital that he's complimented by fellow talented runners Sieh Bangura and Marcus Major in the Gophers' backfield.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Massive workload in win Taylor notched 35 rushes for 208 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for 11 yards during Tuesday's 30-24 win versus Bowling Green.

Impact Minnesota came into the Quick Lane Bowl with one plan and one plan only; snap the ball and hand it to Taylor. The 5-foot-11 freshman, who had missed the last five games with an undisclosed injury, handled a whopping 35 carries in the contest. On the season, Taylor proved himself capable of being the Golden Gophers' primary back moving forward, totaling 138 carries for 799 yards and five scores, along with 11 receptions for 92 yards across just six games.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE