Minnesota running back Darius Taylor deals with injury concerns after limited play

Minnesota running back Darius Taylor saw limited action in Saturday’s game against Mississippi State, playing only 14 snaps before exiting. The injury concern follows a trend of inconsistent availability for Taylor, who has been sidelined or limited in several appearances dating back to last season. Head coach P.J. Fleck described Taylor’s current health status as day-to-day ahead of the upcoming Week 3 matchup against Akron. Meanwhile, former Gophers running back Fame Ijeboi, who transferred to Purdue, recorded 114 rushing yards and three touchdowns in his recent outing against Wake Forest. Minnesota’s reliance on Taylor remains a central point of scrutiny as the program manages a thin roster and limited financial resources compared to other Big Ten programs.

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