EUGENE, Ore. — The Gophers come out of the bye week a healthier football team, with running back Darius Taylor inn line to return from a one-game absence against No. 8 Oregon on Friday night at Autzen Stadium.

Taylor, who has 354 rushing yards on 80 carries this season, is not listed on the unavailability report, indicating he will be able to play. The junior from Detroit missed the 23-30 overtime win over Michigan State on Nov. 1 with an undisclosed injury. He was hurt during practice going to the Iowa game Oct. 25 and was limited to three snaps in the 41-3 loss the the Hawkeyes.

Three other Gophers also appear likely to return against the Ducks: receiver Logan Loya, linebacker Jeff Roberson and cornerback Mike Gerald.

ZaQuan Bryan, who injured his shoulder in warm-ups against the Spar

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