Gophers O-Line Takes a Hit: Key Player Out for Rutgers Showdown , The Gophers will be without starting left guard Tyler Cooper for a second straight game as he’s been ruled out for Saturday’s matchup against Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. Defensive back Darius Green and tight end Pierce Walsh are also sidelined.
Linebacker Derik LeCaptain, who has appeared in nine games and recorded one tackle this season, is listed as questionable for the game.
With Tyler Cooper sidelined last week, right guard Ashton Beers moved to left guard, Quinn Carroll shifted from right tackle to right guard, and redshirt freshman Phillip Daniels got the start at right tackle. Expect the same lineup adjustments for Saturday’s game. The Gophers also have some guard depth with redshirt sophomore Tony Nelson, a native of Tracy, Minn., available as a backup.
Defensive back Darius Green has seen action in four games this season, recording 11 tackles, including one for loss. His last appearance was on October 12 against UCLA.
Tight end Pierce Walsh has yet to record a reception this season.
For the Scarlet Knights, standout running back Kyle Monangai leads a list of players who will miss Saturday’s game. Senior defensive lineman Wesley Bailey, who has recorded eight tackles, including one for loss, and a sack this season, is also unavailable.
In addition, Mohamed Toure, Kenny Fletcher, Samuel Brown V, Bryan Felter, and Victor Konopka have all been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Offensive linemen Emir Stinette and Shedrick Rhodes, along with defensive lineman Aaron Lewis, are all listed as questionable for the game.
The Gophers and Scarlet Knights will kick off at 11 a.m. on Saturday at SHI Stadium.
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