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While Darius Taylor is hurt for Gophers, transfer RB Fame Ijeboi shines for Purdue
Ijeboi has 10 carries for 51 yards and six receptions for 63 yards through two games, while Taylor was limited by an undisclosed injury.
- Purdue running back Fame Ijeboi recorded 114 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday, emerging as the top performer through two games while his former Minnesota teammate Darius Taylor battles recurring injuries.
- Seeking a starting role, the Folcroft native left Minnesota for Purdue, where he is on pace to surpass his previous season totals of 97 carries for 441 yards and two touchdowns.
- Taylor has missed 27% of games across his career, playing only 14 of 69 snaps during Minnesota's 38-13 loss to Mississippi State last week while hobbled by an undisclosed injury.
- Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck responded that Taylor's status is "a day-by-day basis" for Saturday's Akron game, potentially elevating Elon transfer TJ Thomas, who has 10 carries and six receptions through two games.
- Following the Akron game, Minnesota prepares for the Big Ten opener at Washington on Sept. 26, with the Ijeboi storyline reaching a crossroads when they face the Boilermakers on Oct. 10.
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