Freshman Star Out for Season | Minnesota Golden Gophers Football News

Minnesota’s football team exploded onto the scene with a 59-7 demolition of Eastern Illinois, showcasing star power and giving young talent its first big stage — but at a steep cost. Freshman running back Ryan Estrada, who was already earning his place in the rotation with versatile play on offense and special teams, suffered a knee injury in the fourth quarter that will sideline him for the rest of the season. His loss is a major blow, as he was poised to be a breakout star — especially on kick returns — and now his freshman year is cut short, leaving fans and teammates heartbroken over the abrupt end to his promising start. 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/aa42cb6abe893bbc