Estrada Out for 2026 Season | Minnesota Golden Gophers Football News

Gophers football takes a major hit as top freshman running back Ryan Estrada is sidelined for the rest of the 2026 season after a knee injury — a crushing blow for a four-star recruit who showed flashes of potential despite limited carries. With four other players already out for the year, including key contributors like Brett Carroll and Enoch Atewogbola, the team’s depth is being tested. Coach Fleck had high hopes for Estrada, who once dominated in El Paso, Texas — now forced to wait until 2027 to make his mark. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dda094451c9b8fa9