The Gophers' defense got healthy out of the bye week.
The Gophers defense was able to get healthy during the bye week. Three potential starters — linebacker Maverick Baranowski and safeties Kerry Brown and Aidan Gousby — are all active for their homecoming clash with Maryland. Wide receiver Cristian Driver and defensive back Darius Green are the only two notable inactive players.Safeties Kerry Brown and Aidan Gousby are ACTIVE, as is LB Maverick Baranowski. Huge boost for the defense against one of the Big Ten's best offenses today.
The Gophers' secondary has been a bit of a revolving door this season with injuries. Green has been banged up all season, and he will remain out. Brown and Gousby have emerged as big-time players at safety, but they've been dealing with injuries for the past few weeks. Star freshman Koi Perich will have some complimentary pieces next to him today. Expect Brown, Gousby and Perich to all rotate at safety, with Coleman Bryson mixed in.
Driver has been a complimentary piece in the Gophers' offense with six catches for 45 yards and one touchdown. He was likely the fourth or fifth option as a pass catcher, but now a player like Kenric Lanier II could see the field in special situations.
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