Back to the Minnesota Golden Gophers Newsfeed

Minnesota RB Rodney Smith to miss rest of season after knee injury

Minnesota starting running back Rodney Smith will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury suffered in Saturday's win over Fresno State.

The school on Monday confirmed Smith's season-ending injury. Smith injured his right knee on the third play against Fresno State when he gained 11 yards on a reception. He remained on the sideline for the rest of the game.

"I am devastated for Rodney, but I know he will keep his oar in the water and continue to move forward and attack his rehabilitation process," coach P.