The Gophers will be without their top running back for at least another week and a key backup for the rest of the season, according to the unavailability report for Saturday’s Big Ten opener against Rutgers.

The U listed No. 1 tailback Darius Taylor (hamstring) out for a second straight game, while reserve A.J. Turner (leg) is considered done for the season.

Without Taylor or Turner, Fame Ijeboi and Cam Davis shouldered the rushing load against Rutgers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Ijeboi, a redshirt freshman, had 16 carries for 85 yards against Cal, while Davis, a transfer from Washington, had 15 totes for 44 yards. On the season, Ijeboi has averaged 5.9 yards on 23 carries, while Davis has 3.3 on 21 carries and one touchdown.

Taylor was injured in the 66-0 home rout of Northwestern Sta

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