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Report: Minnesota star WR Chris Autman-Bell expected to make 2021 debut in Week 2
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One of Minnesota’s best players on offense is expected to be back today against Miami (OH).
Chris Autman-Bell should make his debut after missing Week 1 against Ohio State due to a right leg injury. He went through warmups and also caught passes during pregame drills. He didn’t seem to have any setbacks during either of those.
News: #Gophers receiver Chris Autman-Bell was went through warm-ups AND was the first to catch passes during pregame drills. Sure looks like Minnesota will get its top target back for the game against Miami of Ohio. U safety Jordan Howden also going through pass drop drills.
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) September 11, 2021
Autman-Bell will be hoping to help Minnesota notch their first win of the season after the Week 1 setback. Minnesota was up 14-10 at halftime over the Buckeyes but then surrendered 35 2nd half points to lose the game.
He’s coming off one of the best seasons of his collegiate career in 2020 as he finished with 22 catches for 430 yards and 1 touchdown. He also averaged nearly 20 yards a catch. His best season before that came in 2018 as a freshman when he finished with 28 receptions for 449 yards. His longest catch that year went for 69 yards.
Kickoff between these 2 teams will be at Noon ET and it’ll be televised by ESPNU.