Running back Sean Tyler picks Minnesota over Oklahoma State

There could also be a brand new No. 1 operating again in Minnesota with information that Sean Tyler has dedicated to the Golden Gophers. The previous Western Michigan star had initially deliberate to switch to Oklahoma State however on Friday he mentioned he is becoming a member of the Huge Ten. 

“I want to thank Oklahoma State College and the coaches for giving me a chance to additional my profession,” Tyler introduced. “After some deep pondering and speaking with my household, I cannot be attending OSU. With that being mentioned I’ll be ending my collegiate profession on the College of Minnesota. Without end grateful for the chance!”

Tyler, a senior grad switch, has rushed for two,157 yards and 16 touchdowns over the previous two seasons. He may catch the ball out of the backfield – 43 receptions for 338 yards and three touchdowns at Western Michigan – and is an explosive kick returner, having taken three kicks again for touchdowns in his school profession. 

Tyler joins a Minnesota backfield that returns Trey Potts (499 yards in 2022), Darius Taylor and Zach Evans. Bryce Williams might additionally return for a sixth yr. 

Minnesota has to exchange star operating again Mohamed Ibrahim, whose six-year profession with the Gophers ended within the bowl recreation victory over Syracuse. 

Tyler is the third Western Michigan participant to make use of the switch portal and relocate to Minnesota. Beforehand, large receiver Corey Crooms and linebacker Ryan Selig dedicated to the Gophers.