The Gophers defense will continue to be affected by injuries in the USC game at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday night.

Cornerback Justin Walley was upgraded to questionable on the team’s unavailable list. After missing the last two games with a knee injury, Walley’s return would be huge against the Trojans’ potent passing game.

Linebacker Maverick Baranowski is listed as out; he leads the team with 36 tackles in all five games. Devon Williams is expected to make his first start after playing in the first five games.

Defensive tackle Jalen Logan-Redding is listed as questionable but is doubtful to play against Trojans. If Logan-Redding can’t play, the Gophers defensive line could move some players around, possibly Anthony Smith and Darnell Jefferies.

Tight end Pierce Walsh remained listed as out. He will miss the first half of the season. Tight end Jameson Geers, who was listed as questionable last week, was not listed on report after playing five snaps against Michigan last week.

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