MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota sophomore safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is recovering from surgery to repair a torn Lisfranc ligament in his left foot.
Coach P.J. Fleck confirmed Tuesday the season-ending midfoot injury for Winfield, who will seek a second medical redshirt and sixth year of eligibility after playing in the maximum four games. Winfield's 2017 season was limited to four games because of a hamstring injury.
Freshman Jordan Howden will replace Winfield, who was hurt in Minnesota's loss at Maryland on Sept. 22. The Gophers were off last weekend and host Iowa on Saturday.