Gophers lose backup center Brett Carroll, defensive lineman Enoch Atewogbola to injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Minnesota Golden Gophers have announced that backup center Brett Carroll and defensive lineman Enoch Atewogbola will miss the 2026 season due to injuries. Head coach P.J. Fleck confirmed the news during an appearance at the Minnesota State Fair. Carroll, a redshirt sophomore and four-star recruit, was set to back up starting center Ashton Beers. Atewogbola, a sophomore and three-star recruit, has yet to see game action for the Gophers. Minnesota opens its season on September 3 against Eastern Illinois.
- •Brett Carroll and Enoch Atewogbola out for the season due to injuries.
- •P.J. Fleck announced the injuries at the Minnesota State Fair.
- •Carroll was projected as the backup to starting center Ashton Beers.
- •Atewogbola has not played in a collegiate game yet.
- •The Gophers' season opener is on September 3 against Eastern Illinois.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — Gophers lose 2 players to season-ending injuries, Fleck says
"The Gophers open the season Sept. 3 against Eastern Illinois. It's not extremely important that starting center Ashton Beers stays healthy.
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