Yahoo Sports’ Pete Thamel dropped a bombshell via Twitter for Gopher fans on Friday morning, reporting that former Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman is back on campus and enrolled as a full-time student, signaling his desire to return to the football team for the 2020 season.
Source: Minnesota star WR Rashod Bateman wants to play for Gophers in 2020. He’s back on campus and enrolled as a full-time student. He’s signed with agent and finds himself in the same scenario as other high-profile players around the country.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) September 18, 2020
Bateman and other stars wanting to return will need clearance from the NCAA for the unique circumstances of this time.