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Ben Lauer and Isaac Hayes Among Departing Seniors

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Both are redshirt juniors, but it would appear that offensive tackle Ben Lauer and offensive guard Isaac Mayes will not be returning for a fifth year with the Gophers, as both are included among the list of seniors in this tweet from @GopherGridiron. Lauer has been hobbled since the preseason, but started five games for the Gophers at left tackle. Hayes has not been a starter all season. Both have been out since the Iowa game.

With Josh Campion, Jon Christenson, Joe Bjorklund, Brian Bobek, and Foster Bush also graduating, that leaves the Gophers with three returning starters on the offensive line going into next season -- Tyler Moore at center, Connor Mayes at right guard, and Jonah Pirsig at right tackle.

On the plus side, senior tight end Lincoln Plsek is not listed, which would suggest he'll be redshirting this season and returning next year.