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P.J. Fleck updates injury status of DB Antoine Winfield Jr.
By Paul Harvey
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This is not the kind of news Minnesota was hoping for Sunday.
Antoine Winfield Jr. was injured in Saturday’s game against Maryland. His absence left a big void with the Gopher’s defense as the Terrapins rolled to a 42-13 win. The extent of the injury was not immediately known, but head coach P.J. Fleck updated Winfield’s status Sunday.
According to Fleck, Winfield will miss the remainder of the season due to the injury. He did indicate that they will file for another year of eligibility with the NCAA. Minnesota shared Fleck’s comments on Winfield’s injury:
“We are heartbroken for Antoine,” said head coach P.J Fleck. “Like Rodney Smith, I know he will keep his oar in the water, keep moving forward and will work tirelessly to return to the field next season. We believe Antoine meets the waiver requirement for a sixth year of eligibility and we will file that waiver with the NCAA at the conclusion of the season.”
Winfield is the son of former Ohio State star Antoine Winfield.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.