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P.J. Fleck says WR Chris Autman-Bell is progressing ahead of Week 1 game vs. Ohio State
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Minnesota receiver Chris Autman-Bell is continuing to recover from a lower body injury that he suffered earlier this month during fall camp.
According to coach P.J. Fleck, Autman-Bell has started to do some running. However, he did not update his status for the Gophers’ Week 1 contest vs. Ohio State.
Latest update from Friday's football media session, P.J. Fleck said WR Chris Autman-Bell did some running. Progression continues on the lower leg injury from earlier in camp. Fleck did not state Autman-Bell's playing status for the Ohio State game. #Gophers @StribSports
— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) August 27, 2021
Minnesota plays the Buckeyes on Thursday of Week 1, so he has even less time to recover than normal.
Earlier this week, Fleck updated Autman-Bell’s status from “week-to-week” to “day-to-day.” However, it’s still unclear how much he will be able to progress before the Gophers host Ohio State on Sept. 2.
Autman-Bell is projected to be Minnesota’s top receiver this season. The senior has had a productive career with the Golden Gophers so far despite being overshadowed by Rashod Bateman.
He has 78 career catches for 1,250 yards and 6 touchdowns over three seasons for the Golden Gophers. He also posted a team-high 19.5 yards per catch last season.
Ohio State has won 10 straight meetings with Minnesota.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.