Minnesota 2014 news

Minnesota quarterback Philip Nelson is leaving the Gophers’ football program, Nelson told Dan Barreiro of KFAN radio in Minneapolis on Thursday

sophomore WR Andre McDonald is transferring to Wisconsin-River Falls, a Division III school where he'll be eligible to play immediately

wide receiver Jamel Harbison transferred to Mars Hill in North Carolina

linebacker Cody Poock tore an ACL during practice this past week. Poock reportedly suffered the injury during Saturday’s session.

If the diagnosis is indeed an ACL tear, it’s expected Poock will be sidelined for at least the first month of the 2014 season.

Minnesota defensive tackle Jordan Hinojosa has left the program and transferred to North Dakota, an FCS program not to be confused with North Dakota State.

The lingering effects of significant blows to the head will cost Minnesota one of its most experienced and talented offensive linemen this coming season.

On his Twitter account Tuesday evening, right guard Caleb Bak announced he “won’t be returning for my final year of football.”

A promising member of Minnesota’s defensive line, expected to be a part of the rotation this year, has decided to leave the football program.

GopherIllustarted.com was the first to report yesterday that Owen Salzwedel has decided to leave the Gophers. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune subsequently confirmed the report.

Highly touted running back Jeff Jones has failed to raise his ACT score high enough, according to the Star Tribune, leaving serious doubts about his immediate future with the Gopher football team.

TE Duke Anyanwu Torn ACL, out for season
OL Jared Weyler Torn ACL, out for season