When will Darius Taylor, the Minnesota Gophers running back, return to action?

Darius Taylor, the star running back for the Minnesota Gophers, is officially active and set to play in Friday's game against Oregon.

How have injuries affected Darius Taylor's season so far?

Injuries have limited Darius Taylor to only 96 total touches in 6 games for the Minnesota Gophers this season. He suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 and has missed multiple games due to various setbacks.

How important is Darius Taylor to the Minnesota Gophers' offense?

The Minnesota Gophers have a strong 14-6 record in games where Darius Taylor logs more than 10 total touches. His presence is crucial to the team's offensive success, and the Gophers will be looking to capitalize on his return against Oregon.

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Gophers Star RB Darius Taylor Poised for Comeback After Injury Setbacks

15 Nov

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Summary

Gophers RB Darius Taylor active for Friday's game against Oregon
Injuries limited Taylor to only 96 touches in 6 games this season
Minnesota's offense performs better when Taylor is healthy

Gophers Star RB Darius Taylor Poised for Comeback After Injury Setbacks

As of November 15th, 2025, Minnesota's star running back Darius Taylor is officially active and set to play in Friday's game against Oregon. This will be Taylor's first game appearance since he logged only one carry in Week 9 against Iowa.

Injuries have plagued Taylor throughout the season, limiting him to just 96 total touches in 6 games. He suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 against Northwestern State, forcing him to miss the next two games against Cal and Rutgers. Though he returned against Ohio State, Purdue, and Nebraska, he was forced to leave the Iowa game early and missed Minnesota's previous matchup against Michigan State.

The Gophers have a strong 14-6 record in games where Taylor logs more than 10 total touches since joining the program in 2023. His presence is crucial to the team's offensive success, and Minnesota will be looking to capitalize on his return as they face off against Oregon on Friday night.