Darius Taylor is an American professional football player currently playing for the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Big Ten Conference. He is a highly regarded running back and a key contributor to the Gophers’ offense. However, Darius Taylor recently suffered an injury during training, causing him to miss the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Let’s take a look at what happened to Darius Taylor and when he might return to play.
Darius Taylor aggravated a previously suffered hamstring injury during a training session.
This injury caused Darius Taylor to miss the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on Thursday. It appears to be the same hamstring issue that kept him out for seven games during the 2023 season. Despite improvements during the break, his hamstring injury worsened during the team’s August 13 practice session.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel was among the first to report Taylor’s absence from the Gophers’ opening game. Last season, when Taylor was sidelined, he was the Big Ten Conference’s leading rusher. In his absence, Marcus Major stepped in as the starting running back. Additionally, Sieh Bangura, Jared Mangham, and Jordan Nubin may also see some time on the field.
When will Darius Taylor return to play with the Minnesota Gophers?
There is no official news about when Darius Taylor will return to play with the Gophers.
Major performed well in Taylor’s absence during the game against the Tar Heels. However, when Taylor returns, he is expected to be the primary back, with Major serving as the secondary option. Taylor’s return will be crucial for the Gophers’ offense to regain its strength.
After their loss to the Tar Heels, the Minnesota Golden Gophers will hope for a quick recovery and a swift return for Darius Taylor, who remains a key player for their season.