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Gophers Star RB Darius Taylor Poised for Comeback After Injury Setbacks
15 Nov
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
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.
In addition to Taylor's comeback, the Gophers will also welcome back starting cornerback Za'Quan Bryan, wide receiver Logan Loya, and cornerback Mike Gerald, all of whom have missed time due to injuries. However, the team will be without wide receiver Kenric Lanier II and linebacker Joey Gerlach, who have been ruled out.
