It’s official: Rodney Smith has been lost for the season. The redshirt senior running back, expected to lead the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ offense this season, has been sidelined with a left knee injury suffered against Fresno State.
#Gophers confirm senior running back Rodney Smith will miss the rest of the season because of a left knee injury suffered Saturday against Fresno State. "I am devastated for Rodney,'' coach P.J. Fleck said in a statement.
— Randy Johnson (@RJstrib) September 10, 2018
Less than a year ago, the Gophers expected to enter this season with the formidable tandem of Smith and Shannon Brooks at running back.