Two defensive starters to return to Gophers versus Badgers

The Gophers are expected to get two key defensive players back against Wisconsin at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon Linebacker Devon Williams and cornerback John Nestor were not listed on the U s unavailability document setting up their return for the Battle for Paul Bunyan s Axe Both will be welcomed back against the rival Badgers strong running challenge especially Williams the U s leading tackler with through games Williams and Nestor were sidelined for the - loss to Northwestern at Wrigley Field last week and were badly missed as Minnesota gave up total yards to the Wildcats Matt Kingsbury who filled in for Williams last week is listed as out per the U along with offensive lineman Kahlee Tafai and defensive lineman Sam Macy Minnesota will still be without backup safety Garrison Monroe receiver Cristian Driver defensive lineman Theo Randle cornerback Simon Seidl and kicker Sam Henson Offensive lineman DJ Shipp is listed as questionable Related Articles Gophers add big Pennsylvania running back Niko Castillo to class Gophers football vs Wisconsin Keys to championship how to watch who has edge Cold relationship between P J Fleck and Luke Fickell heats up Axe rivalry Gophers football Is star Anthony Smith coming back in Gophers football JUCO safety MJ Graham de-commits from the U