The Gophers will need to look at other options at running back, now that Mohamed Ibrahim has a season-ending injury. A closer look at the rest of the depth chart:
Trey Potts and the Gophers' other RB options with Mohamed Ibrahim injured
Potts had the second-most carries in the opener, but Minnesota has other options, too, as shown against Ohio State.
September 6, 2021 at 5:34PM
Trey Potts
5-11, 210-pound sophomore from Williamsport, Pa.
vs. Ohio State: Ten carries for 34 yards, one reception for 12 yards.
The talent is there, but injuries have been a concern since high school.
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Cam Wiley
6-2, 210-pound sophomore from Las Vegas
vs. Ohio State: Three carries for 4 yards.
He flashed his speed last year on a 61-yard run against Nebraska.
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Bryce Williams
6-0, 215-pound junior from Sarasota, Fla.
vs. Ohio State: One rush for 2 yards and a touchdown.
He rushed for 502 yards and four TDs as a true freshman in 2018.
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Ky Thomas
5-11, 205-pound redshirt freshman from Topeka, Kan.
vs. Ohio State: Did not play.
Four-star recruit rushed for 3,009 yards as a high school senior.
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Mar'Keise "Bucky" Irving
5-10, 190-pound true freshman from Chicago.
vs. Ohio State: Did not play.
Another four-star recruit who just arrived on campus in June.
The No. 1 Ducks will be in Madison, where the Badgers are rested coming off a bye week. Meanwhile, while USC and Nebraska square off at the L.A. Coliseum.
