Gophers CB Justin Walley Ruled Out vs. Iowa

Key Points

* Starting cornerback Justin Walley will miss the Gophers' game against Iowa due to injury. * Walley suffered a lower-body injury in practice this week. * The Gophers will likely start freshman cornerback AJ Vang in Walley's place.

Justin Walley Ruled Out for Gophers-Iowa Game

The Minnesota Golden Gophers will be without starting cornerback Justin Walley when they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday. Walley suffered a lower-body injury in practice this week and will not be able to play.

Walley is a key member of the Gophers' defense, starting all seven games this season and recording 22 tackles and two interceptions. His absence will be a significant loss for the Gophers, who are already dealing with injuries to several other defensive players.

The Gophers will likely start freshman cornerback AJ Vang in Walley's place. Vang has played in four games this season, recording four tackles.

Impact of Walley's Absence

Walley's absence is a major blow to the Gophers' defense. He is one of the team's most experienced and reliable players, and his absence will leave a big hole in the secondary.

The Gophers will need to find a way to replace Walley's production, and they will need to do so quickly. Iowa has a talented passing attack, led by quarterback Spencer Petras and wide receiver Keagan Johnson.

The Gophers are still favored to win the game, but Walley's absence makes them more vulnerable. If the Gophers can find a way to get enough pressure on Petras and force him into mistakes, they should be able to win the game. However, if Petras is able to find his rhythm and get the ball to his playmakers, the Gophers could be in for a long day.