Redshirt junior wide receiver Melvin Holland, Jr. and redshirt sophomore cornerback Zo Craighton have both been lost for the season due to injuries, according to the Pioneer Press’ Andy Greder. Both were injured against Middle Tennessee State. Holland left the game with an ankle injury and Craighton left with a knee injury. Head coach P.J. Fleck has not released specifics about their injuries and I don’t expect him to, out of respect for the players’ privacy.
Holland had contributed on special teams in each of the Gophers’ first three games, but also represents a loss at the wide receiver position, where Minnesota has been looking for someone to step up and help out top wideout Tyler Johnson.