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DECEMBER 27, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
DARIUS TAYLOR #1 - RUNNING BACK - MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS
672 YDS •
136 ATT •
9 TD
672 YDS
136 ATT
9 TD
Big Ten Daily (Dec. 27): Darius Taylor Runs Wild, Minnesota Wins Quick Lane Bowl Minnesota freshman running back Darius Taylor had quite the homecoming performance on Tuesday in Detroit. He rushed for 208 yards and a touc...
Will remain with Minnesota Taylor announced on his personal Twitter page on Saturday that he's staying at Minnesota for the 2024 season.
Impact Taylor didn't play a single snap on offense since Week 8, and while he had productive stretches, he wasn't the first option in the backfield for the Golden Gophers. Taylor will hope to have more opportunities with Minnesota in 2024.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Officially ruled out Taylor (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game versus Ohio State.
Impact Taylor will miss his fourth straight game Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. Jordan Nubin should continue to receive an increased workload in his absence. Taylor's final chance to suit up this season will be Week 13's matchup with Wisconsin.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Saturday Taylor (undisclosed) will not suit up for Saturday's game against Illinois.
Impact Taylor is set for a second consecutive absence, leaving the Gophers without their lead ballcarrier once again. Zach Evans (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday and could take some carries if available, while Jordan Nubin and Sean Tyler are also candidates to see some run.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Taylor (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Michigan State.
Impact With both Taylor and Zach Evans out Saturday, Sean Tyler and Jordan Nubin will likely see expanded roles in a home matchup with Michigan State. Taylor had been impressive in his freshman season, tallying 103 carries for 591 yards and four touchdowns through his first five games.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Status unclear for Saturday Taylor left last week's game versus Iowa multiple times with injuries, but coach PJ Fleck indicated Friday that the team "received some good news" about him and fellow injured back...
Impact While Taylor still logged 16 carries for 59 yards, it seems he may not have been available toward the end of the game. While things seem to be trending in the right direction, Fleck also noted that Sean Tyler and Jordan Nubin would be in line to receive more carries if Taylor and Evans can't play. Saturday's availability report may provide more clarity on the backfield situation.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Totals 84 yards in tough win Taylor accrued 16 carries for 59 yards and caught all three targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 12-10 victory over Iowa.
Impact Taylor continued to pace the Gophers' rushing game in his return from a two-game layoff with a leg injury. The true freshman running back did not log at least 22 carries for the first time since taking over Minnesota's starting running back job, as this was likely due to the team's inability to string together sustained drives in this defensive slugfest. Taylor's ability to still carry this rushing attack is encouraging, especially since RB2 Zach Evans (10 carries, 44 yards) came away from the win with an undisclosed injury. Should Evans miss time moving forward, then Taylor will likely have to carry a larger workload again Week 9 versus Michigan State.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Off injury report Taylor (leg) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Iowa.
Impact Taylor has missed the last pair of games due to a leg issue, but the bye week appears to have given the freshman the added rest needed to return to action. The true freshman was on a roll prior to the injury, amassing 86 carries for 526 yards and four touchdowns in the three games before his injury, and he returns to a thinner backfield with the news that Bryce Williams (undisclosed) is out for the season. However, he also faces a stiff test against a stingy Iowa defensive front.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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