Minnesota RB Trey Potts hospitalized but 'improving'

Per Adam Rittenberg of ESPN, Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Trey Potts left the field in the fourth quarter of this past Saturday's 20-13 win at the Purdue Boilermakers and was later transported to a local hospital after the team's medical staff treated him for an unannounced issue. 

Minnesota offered an update on Potts' condition on Monday. 

"University of Minnesota running back Trey Potts left the field in the fourth quarter of the team's Oct. 2, 2021, game at Purdue," the school explained. "Potts was immediately observed and treated by the team's medical staff and was then transported to a hospital for further observation. Director of Athletics Mark Coyle, Head Football Athletic Trainer Mike Sypniak and team physician Dr. David Jewison remained in Indiana overnight on Saturday with Potts. At this time, Potts remains in Indiana with his family and is receiving medical attention. His condition is improving and he is doing well. The University, with the permission of Potts and his family, will provide further updates when they are available." 

Potts led Minnesota with 78 rushing yards and a touchdown on 15 carries against Purdue. According to ESPN stats, he leads the team with 552 rushing yards, 112 carries, and six rushing scores. 

Minnesota starting ball-carrier Mohamed Ibrahim was lost for the campaign due to a ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered in the season-opening loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Sept. 2. 

Minnesota is 3-2 and next plays against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-3) on Oct. 16. Nebraska hosts the No. 9-ranked Michigan Wolverines (5-0) this coming Saturday.