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    XavierFord

    Minnesota Golden Gophers
    • Minnesota Golden Gophers
    • #9
    • Running BackRB
    • Class
      Sophomore
    • HT/WT
      1.78 m, 95 kg
    • Birthplace
      Leesville, LA
    • Class
      Sophomore
    • HT/WT
      1.78 m, 95 kg
    • Birthplace
      Leesville, LA
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • CAR
      29
      YDS
      128
      TD
      1
      AVG
      4.4
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    YDS/RA

    • 4.4

    Rush Yards

    • 128

    Rushing Attempts

    • 29

    Rushing Touchdowns

    • 1
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    Recent Games

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    DateOPPResultCARYDSAVGTDLNG
    Sat 9/19vsAKRAKR
    W
    41-7
    8415.1011
    Sun 9/27@WASHWASH
    W
    27-24
    3113.708
    Sat 10/3vsMICHMICH
    W
    20-14
    188.008
    Sun 10/25vsIOWA15IOWA
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    13-10
    8334.108
    Sun 11/1@IU4IU
    L
    23-16 OT
    4133.306
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          • 3h
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          • Updated rankings of the top 40 freshmen in college football
            • 3h
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            • Source: RB Smothers done for season with torn MCL amid No. 7 Texas' injury woes
              • 10h
              • Dave Wilson
              Running back Hollywood Smothers #2 of the Texas Longhorns runs with the ball during the college football game the Texas Longhorns and the Texas State Bobcats on September 5, 2026, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX.
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                • Five-star fits: 2028 WR Brysen Wright reclassifies and adds to Miami's haul
                  • 18h
                  Five-star fits: 2028 WR Brysen Wright reclassifies and adds to Miami's haul
                  • No. 1 2028 overall recruit Wright picks Miami, reclassifies to 2027
                    • 18h
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                    No. 1 2028 overall recruit Wright picks Miami, reclassifies to 2027
                    • 2026 'College GameDay' Week 10: Guest picker, where to watch, more
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                      Chris Cole #9 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs a fumble recovery back for a touchdown during a game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Oklahoma Sooners at Sanford Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Athens, Georgia.
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                        • Who needs the bigger game Saturday ... Carr or Mensah? Answering key NFL draft questions
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                        2026 Big Ten Standings

                        TeamCONFOVR
                        UCLA5-08-0
                        Indiana5-18-1
                        Ohio State4-16-2
                        USC4-27-2
                        Illinois3-25-3
                        Minnesota3-25-3
                        Iowa3-26-2
                        Oregon3-25-3
                        Northwestern3-26-2
                        Wisconsin3-25-3
                        Washington2-35-3
                        Michigan2-35-3
                        Nebraska2-35-3
                        Purdue2-33-5
                        Penn State1-44-4
                        Rutgers1-42-6
                        Maryland0-52-6
                        Michigan State0-52-6
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