IOWA CITY, Iowa — Gophers cornerback John Nestor has been trending toward a return to play against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday afternoon, the Pioneer Press has learned.
If Nestor is able to suit up and play, it would boost a Minnesota secondary that has dealt with more injuries than any other position group this season. Nestor was listed as questionable with an unknown issue last Friday versus No. 25 Nebraska and narrowly missed the 24-6 win over the Cornhuskers.
Nestor’s official availability won’t be known until 12:30 p.m., two hours before the Gophers kickoff the Floyd of Rosedale rivalry game with the Hawkeyes.
The rivalry game has extra meaning for Nestor. The junior from Chicago played two years at Iowa before entering the transfer portal last spring. He played 20 total games for the Hawkeyes, making 16 total tackles and winning a Team Hustle Award in 2024 and ’23.
For the Gophers, Nestor has a team-high three interceptions and is sixth with 21 total tackles across the opening six games.
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