Gophers running back Trey Potts was dispatched from an Indiana hospital Friday after a six-night stay and returned to Minnesota, where he will continue receiving follow-up care, the athletic department announced.
Gophers' Trey Potts dispatched from Indiana hospital, returns to Minnesota after six days
The running back has been dealing with an unspecified medical condition suffered late in Saturday's Gophers victory at Purdue.
October 8, 2021 at 10:50PM
Potts was rushed to the hospital by ambulance after leaving the field late in the fourth quarter of the Gophers' 20-13 victory at Purdue last Saturday.
The rest of the team flew home to Minnesota that day, but Gophers athletic director Mark Coyle, team physician Dr. David Jewison and head football athletic trainer Mike Sypniak all remained in Indiana to be with Potts.
His parents, Georgia and Jerome, were not at the Purdue game but quickly left their Williamsport, Pa., home to be with their son in the hospital.
The Gophers have not said what Potts' medical condition is. They have a bye this weekend, so coach P.J. Fleck isn't scheduled to address the media until Monday. Minnesota faces Nebraska on Oct. 16 at Huntington Bank Stadium.
A redshirt sophomore, Potts has been among the nation's top running backs since taking over when Mohamed Ibrahim suffered a season-ending Achilles' tendon injury in the season opener. Through five games, Potts has 112 carries for 552 yards and six touchdowns.
In the rest of Friday's statement, the Gophers said, "Potts is doing well and will continue to receive follow-up care in Minnesota. We want to thank everyone for your thoughts and concern."
Gophers’ final home game of season comes against Nittany Lions team in contention for College Football Playoff.
