The Scarlet Knights will be without their top offensive weapon for a pivotal game.
running back Kyle Monangai will not play Saturday when the Scarlet Knights host Minnesota, leaving the Scarlet Knights without their top offensive weapon to start the final month of the regular season.
For Rutgers, it’s the latest injury news in a season full of setbacks. In addition to Monangai, defensive endexited the game in the second half two weeks agoin Los Angeles. The standout tailback told NJ Advance Media on Tuesday that he anticipated playing Saturday. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said he would defer to the availability report when asked about Monangai’s status during his weekly press conference Monday.
As it turns out, Monangai was unavailable. In his absence, Rutgers will turn to true freshman Antwan Raymond as its starting tailback, marking his first career start. Raymond has carried 43 times for 179 yards and three touchdowns this season. Minnesota’s availability report was less concerning. The Golden Gophers will be down one starter, guard Tyler Cooper, who will miss a second consecutive game.Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription.
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