Report: No. 11 USC expected to be without leading tackler Eric Gentry against Gophers

The linebacker has 30 tackles and a pair of sacks this season for the Trojans.

USC linebacker Eric Gentry (18) gestures during the third quarter against California at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Oct. 28, 2023. / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The Gophers football team could be facing a short-handed squad on Saturday. 

According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, No. 11 Southern Cal is expected to be without linebacker and leading tackler Eric Gentry for Saturday’s game at Huntington Bank Stadium due to injury. The loss would be a big blow for the Trojans. Gentry has recorded a team-leading 30 tackles and has two sacks, a forced fumble and a pass breakup this season.

USC is expected to be without standout linebacker Eric Gentry vs. Minnesota tomorrow due to an injury he suffered last week vs. Wisconsin, a source tells @247Sports/@CBSSports.

Leads USC with 30 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss.https://t.co/1ny6VHUT6B pic.twitter.com/KFhjN1xMoc

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) October 5, 2024

The senior has been having a stellar season and is on pace to set career highs in both tackles and sacks. 

The Gophers and Trojans kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in Minneapolis.