Bryce Williams' injury leaves another runner out for Gophers
Minnesota running back Bryce Williams, left, runs with the ball against Northwestern safety Brandon Joseph during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota running back Bryce Williams, left, runs with the ball against Northwestern safety Brandon Joseph during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 30, 2021 05:30 PM EDT
Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) is tackled by Northwestern defensive back Bryce Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) is tackled by Northwestern defensive back Bryce Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 30, 2021 07:03 PM EDT
Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck talks on the radio during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck talks on the radio during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 30, 2021 07:10 PM EDT