Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Jaylin Hicks was carted off the field with an air cast on his leg during a game on November 7, 2026, according to USA TODAY Sports.
The injury occurred in the first half, and Hicks was immediately attended to by medical staff before being immobilized and removed on a cart. The severity of the injury has not been disclosed, but the air cast suggests a potential lower leg fracture.
Hicks, a defensive lineman for Minnesota, was taken for further evaluation. No timetable for his return has been announced.
