2025 Rush/Rec Stats
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173
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Taylor missed the second half of the 2023 campaign due to injury, and things didn't start well, with the star back missing the opener due to a hamstring injury. Fortunately, that was the only contest Taylor missed in 2024, and he went on to log 205 carries for 986 yards and 10 touchdowns over the remaining 11 regular-season games plus the bowl game, also proving to be a weapon as a receiver with 54 grabs for 350 yards and a pair of scores. The Gophers utilized the portal to add some depth to the backfield this offseason in the form of A.J. Turner from Marshall, but the backfield should belong to Taylor until further notice. Max Brosmer was a pleasant surprise under center for Minnesota last season, but he's gone, and Drake Lindsey is a bit of a question mark as well, so it wouldn't be shocking to see a heavier lean on Taylor and the running back room. Look for Taylor to deliver a top-notch running back campaign again this year. Read Past Outlooks
Held quiet against Buckeyes
Taylor notched eight carries for 12 yards and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for six yards during Saturday's 42-3 defeat versus Ohio State.
ANALYSIS
Taylor had tough sledding on a day in which the Minnesota offense as a whole was completely shut down by a dominant Ohio State defense. The 6-foot running back totaled just 12 yards on eight attempts after being cleared to return following a two-game absence due to a leg injury suffered against Northwestern State. A home matchup against Purdue will serve as a much better opportunity for Taylor to make his mark for the Golden Gophers.
Taylor had tough sledding on a day in which the Minnesota offense as a whole was completely shut down by a dominant Ohio State defense. The 6-foot running back totaled just 12 yards on eight attempts after being cleared to return following a two-game absence due to a leg injury suffered against Northwestern State. A home matchup against Purdue will serve as a much better opportunity for Taylor to make his mark for the Golden Gophers.
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Taylor was poised for a massive year in his freshman season and still was a dominant force on the ground through only six games as he battled with an injury. The 6-foot running back rushed 138 times for 799 yards and five touchdowns, paving the way for Jordan Nubin to get the primary workload when Taylor was injured. As long as Taylor can stay healthy in 2024, he should be poised for the lead role in the backfield and plenty of opportunities as the Gophers' passing game remains questionable, especially as transfer quarterback Max Brosmer, the frontrunner, has not played at the FBS level yet in his career. The rushing game should be relied on heavily, and Taylor is the key to getting yardage when completing passes may be a problem.
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Ready to roll vs. Buckeyes
Taylor (leg) isn't listed on Minnesota's injury report ahead of the Week 6 clash with Ohio State, indicating the star tailback will play Saturday night.
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Out for Week 5
Taylor (leg) is out for Saturday's game against Rutgers, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.
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Won't face California
Taylor (leg) is out for Saturday's game against California, Ryan Burns of 247Sports.com reports.
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Doubtful at California
Taylor (leg) is doubtful for Saturday's game at California, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.
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Murky status against Cal
Taylor suffered an apparent hamstring injury in Saturday's win over Northwestern State, but head coach P.J. Fleck said Monday the Gophers received good news on the injury without disclosing details, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. However, Fleck did not say whether Taylor will practice or play this week.
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