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Announcement: Minnesota Running Back Darius Taylor (leg) Poised for Comeback

Announcement: Darius Taylor, Minnesota's Running Back, Expected to Make a Comeback from Leg Injury
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Announcement: Minnesota Running Back Darius Taylor (leg) Poised for Comeback | Picks n' Previews

Minnesota's Darius Taylor, who missed the season opener due to a leg injury, is set to start against Rhode Island this Saturday, according to multiple reports.

Last year as a freshman, Taylor had an impressive performance for the Golden Gophers, rushing for 799 yards and scoring five touchdowns in only six games. However, he was sidelined for seven games due to a hamstring injury.

His average of 133.2 rushing yards per game would have led the nation, but he did not have enough games to qualify.

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Taylor's standout games included rushing for 193 yards against Eastern Michigan, 138 yards at North Carolina, 198 yards at Northwestern, and ending the season with 208 yards in a 30-24 victory over Bowling Green in the Quick Lane Bowl.

In their season opener, Minnesota (0-1) suffered a close 19-17 loss to North Carolina on August 29 in Minneapolis. Marcus Major led the Gophers with 20 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown in Taylor's absence.

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