Gophers down Kerry Brown and Maverick Baranowski, UCLA's Ethan Garbers remains questionable

Minnesota will be down two key contributors against the Bruins.

Sep 14, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kerry Brown (14) celebrates his interception against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The Gophers will be without linebacker Maverick Barawnoski and safety Kerry Brown, while Bruins' QB Ethan Garbers remains questionable for Saturday's matchup.

INJURY REPORT: #Gophers LB Maverick Baranowski remains OUT, S Kery Brown is also OUT after suffering an injury last week against USC.

Expect a lot of Koi Perich against at S and Devon Williams filling in for Baranowski at LB again. https://t.co/VFFSSRvleI pic.twitter.com/N7exMD2KaC

— Tony Liebert (@TonyLiebert) October 12, 2024

Baranowski remains out for the second straight week. He started the first five games for Minnesota at linebacker alongside Cody Lindenberg, but veteran Devon Williams filled into the No. 2 role last week against USC. Underclassmen Joey Gerlach and Tyler Stolsky will add depth at the position.

Brown is out after suffering an injury last week against the Trojans. His absence opened the door for star freshman Koi Perich to have an every-down role for the first time this season. He should have an opportunity to carry the momentum into Saturday night's game with the Bruins.

UCLA started quarterback Justyn Martin for the first time last week against Penn State, filling in for Garbers who has been the longtime starter. Garbers practiced all week, but he is listed as questionable. There is no official answer about who will start under center against the Gophers.