Report: Minnesota will be missing star WR vs. Purdue
There is a B1G West showdown in West Lafayette, IN., just an hour away.
Minnesota is on the road to take on Purdue. Golden Gopher fans got some disheartening news as star receiver Dylan Wright did not make the trip.
That’s per the St. Paul Pioneer Press’ Andy Greder:
Update: #Gophers top receiver Chris Autman-Bell (ankle) is going through early pregame warmups among seven wideouts who made the trip to Purdue on Saturday. But no Dylan Wright.
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) October 2, 2021
Wright is a transfer from Texas A&M and did not play all of last season. Wright this season has 9 catches for 169 yards, 18.8 yards per reception and 2 touchdowns through 3 games.
According to the Gopher Radio Network, Wright is out for personal reasons. His high school teammate — and Utah football player — Aaron Lowe was killed in a shooting last week.
News: #Gophers receiver Dylan Wright is out for personal reasons, per @jgkfan and @MikeGrimm3. He was high school teammates at West Mesquite, Texas, with Utah Ute players Aaron Lowe and Ty Jordan, who were both killed in shootings. Tragic losses for Wright
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) October 2, 2021
Chris Autman-Bell is going through pregame warmups right now. Bell is dealing with an ankle injury. This season, Bell has played in 2 games and has 5 receptions for 88 yards on 17.6 yards per reception and o touchdowns.
Bell for his career with the Gophers has 83 catches for 1,338 yards on 16.1 yards per carry and 6 touchdowns.
The Gophers are 2-2 and coming off an embarrassing loss 14-10 Bowling Green at home last Saturday. The Boilermakers are 3-1 on the season and are coming off a 13-9 win against Illinois.
The Boilermakers and the Golden Gophers kickoff at noon ET on BTN.
