MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS NEWS

Minnesota sits injured RB Darius Taylor for season opener vs. North Carolina

Minnesota running back Darius Taylor was held out of the season opener against North Carolina because of a leg injury suffered in practice two weeks ago

AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gophers running back Darius Taylor sidelined with injury for season opener Darius Taylor, the Gophers’ leading returning rusher, injured a hamstring during training camp.

AUGUST 29 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Marcus Major - Set for big role Thursday Major is taking first-team reps ahead of Thursday's opener versus North Carolina, Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact With Darius Taylor (hamstring) out, Major received the first handoff from quarterback Max Brosmer during pre-game warmups. The Oklahoma transfer appears to be in line to start the opener and appears to have a good shot to serve as Taylor's backup when Taylor returns. Major rushed 78 times for 308 yards and one touchdown in seven games last season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Nubin - Likely to see action Thursday Nubin was seen receiving handoffs from Minnesota's starting quarterback, Max Brosmer, during warm-ups ahead of Thursday's game against North Carolina, Andy Greder of the St. Paul P...

Impact Marcus Major received the first handoff from Brosmer during warm-ups, but Nubin got the second carry, meaning he could be in line to see some touches as well. Expect Major to lead the backfield Thursday with Darius Taylor (hamstring) out.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Driver - Good to go Thursday Driver is active for Thursday's opener versus North Carolina, Ryan Burns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Driver is not on the injury report and is good to go to start this season after sitting out the end of camp for undisclosed reasons. The Penn State transfer appeared in six games last season and made one catch for eight yards.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kaeden Johnson - Out for opener Johnson (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's opener, Ryan Burns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Johnson will miss his first collegiate game for undisclosed reasons. The true freshman was not expected to play much if it all this season though, so it's not surprising. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus Rhode Island.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pierce Walsh - Out for opener Walsh (leg) is out for Thursday's season opener versus North Carolina, Ryan Burns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Walsh will miss the season opener due to a leg injury that he dealt with during training camp. The redshirt sophomore did not play in any games last season. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus Rhode Island.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Taylor - 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

Darius Taylor - 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

Daniel Jackson - Good to go vs. UNC Jackson (undisclosed) will play in Minnesota's opener against North Carolina, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact Jackson's status was up in the air for weeks leading up to this game, but it appears as though the receiver will be at full capacity against the Tar Heels. Jackson, Minnesota's top receiver, is in line for a big season. He'll be the Gophers' top pass-catcher all fall long.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Taylor - 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

Minnesota vs. North Carolina: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – August 29, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels game, Thursday, August 29.

AUGUST 29 • DATA SKRIVE

All you need to know about going to Thursday's Gophers football opener vs. North Carolina When to arrive, what to eat, where to drink and a key new rule change for this season.

AUGUST 28 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

New QBs highlight UNC-Minnesota opener Minnesota coach P.J.Fleck chuckled as he recalled a conversation between his staff and the coaching staff at New Hampshire, an FCS program.T...

AUGUST 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

North Carolina vs. Minnesota Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 29, 2024

Preview the August 29 matchup between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Minnesota Golden Gophers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread,...

AUGUST 27 • DATA SKRIVE

Gophers adjust defensive identity under new coordinator Corey Hetherman Former defensive coordinator Joe Rossi left for Michigan State, so Gophers coach P.J. Fleck went back to his Rutgers roots.

AUGUST 26 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota Breaking In Transfer QB, New Coordinator Against UNC The Golden Gophers are 13-1 in non-conference home games under coach P.J. Fleck, who’s entering his eighth season at the helm.

AUGUST 26 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gophers football: The curious case of new quarterback Max Brosmer Minnesota’s new signal caller uses chess to help him on the football field.

AUGUST 26 • TWINCITIES.COM

Ten Minnesotans to watch in college football this season who don't play for Gophers Two offensive linemen from Lakeville, Bryce Benhart and Riley Mahlman, are standouts for Big Ten rivals of Minnesota.

AUGUST 25 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

New reality for Gophers football: A bigger Big Ten without the cushy West Division Prognosticators aren’t predicting big things for the Gophers, whose challenge just got greater with the Big Ten’s expansion to 18 teams.

AUGUST 24 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gophers football: Flipping P.J. Fleck's game of 'what if?' on its head The outcome of four tight games — two wins, two losses — could have changed the Gophers’ 2023 season drastically.

AUGUST 23 • TWINCITIES.COM

Pierce Walsh - Leg seen wrapped Walsh was seen with his leg wrapped during the Gophers' last day of fall camp, Ryan Burns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Walsh's left leg is cause for concern of his availability before the 2024 Gophers begin their regular season. It commences against North Carolina in a non-conference game on Aug. 29.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Driver - Sits out last day of fall camp Driver (undisclosed) did not participate in Minnesota's last day of fall camp, Ryan Burns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ideally, the Big Ten Conference's pre-game injury report will give a clear indication of Driver's health status. An updated report is expected to be released just before Minnesota's game against North Carolina on Aug. 29.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

North Carolina football vs Minnesota first watch: Odds, key matchup, player to watch The Tar Heels open the 2024 season on the road against the Golden Gophers of the Big Ten, who were beaten in Chapel Hill last year.

AUGUST 22 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Gophers QB Max Brosmer makes strong impression as quick study, natural leader in arrival from FCS

Max Brosmer has given the Minnesota Gophers an abundance of confidence in their new starting quarterback with his quick mastery of the offense and natural leadership ability

AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS