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Report: Minnesota without OL, RB for Outback Bowl
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Minnesota will be short-handed offensively when it takes on Auburn in the Outback Bowl.
Prior to kickoff, Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press reported that running back Shannon Brooks was not with the team for pregame warmups at Raymond James Stadium. He also reported that right tackle Daniel Faalele will miss the game, leaving quite a gap on the offensive line for the Gophers.
Brooks appeared in nine games this season, rushing for 408 yards and two touchdowns on 73 carries. Faalele has been a consistent starter for the Golden Gophers along the offensive line all season.
#Gophers senior running back Shannon Brooks career has come to a close. He is not out for early warmups for the Outback Bowl.
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) January 1, 2020
#Gophers right tackle Daniel Faalele (lower left leg) is out against Auburn in the Outback Bowl. This is a big blow against tough Tigers defensive line.
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) January 1, 2020
For Brooks, it’s the end of a career. Over the last five years, he’s been a versatile back for Minnesota, serving as an excellent running back and also catching passes out of the backfield. In his career, Brooks piled up 2,290 rushing yards and accounted for 22 total touchdowns.
Minnesota enters the Outback Bowl with a 10-2 record and Auburn is 9-3. Kickoff from Tampa is at 1 p.m. ET.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB