Minnesota wide receiver Hayden Moore sustains leg injury against Mississippi State

Minnesota freshman wide receiver Hayden Moore sustained a leg injury during the team's game against Mississippi State on September 12, 2026. The injury occurred following the first reception of his collegiate career, a seven-yard catch. While Moore was able to walk off the field, the team indicates his outlook for the remainder of the season is uncertain. Minnesota continues the season relying on receivers Javon Tracy, Noah Jennings, and Jalen Smith. The Gophers are currently navigating a thin depth chart at the position, having already lost freshman running back Ryan Estrada to a season-ending injury. Coaching staff will look to top reserves Zion Steptoe and Quayd Hendryx to supplement the wide receiver rotation while managing Moore's absence.

• 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Promising Gophers freshman WR Hayden Moore exits game early after scary leg injury