Georgia Tech Football: Five things to know about Minnesota

MADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 24: Head coach P.J. Fleck of the Minnesota Golden Gophers (center) celebrates with his team after beating the Wisconsin Badgers 37-15 at Camp Randall Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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LINCOLN, NE – OCTOBER 20: Head coach P.J. Fleck of the Minnesota Golden Gophers watches pregame preparations before the contest against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /

2) Minnesota could be missing several players

According to reports out of Minnesota including by Twin Cities Pioneer Press, several players on Minnesota’s defense could be suspended for the Quick Lane Bowl. According to the report, the suspensions are due to off the field issues that occurred following Minnesota’s rivalry win over Wisconsin. That being said, no exact names have been released.

Minnesota has already lost a few key players due to injury including running backs Shannon Brown and Rodney Smith. Offensive lineman Donnell Greene will also sit out the Quick Lane Bowl as he prepares for the NFL Draft, he’s currently slotted to be late-round selection in next year’s NFL Draft.