Minnesota coach Jerry Kill told the Star Tribune that Gophers starting quarterback MarQueis Gray has a foot and toe injury and has not practiced this week. A determination on Gray's availability for Saturday's game at Michigan will be made Thursday.

The Gophers have employed a two quarterback system, so if Gray can't play, expect to see more of freshman Max Shortell, whom Wolverines coach Brady Hoke tried to recruit to Michigan.

Shortell is 13-for-28 with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Unlike the fleet footed Gray (87 rushing yards per game), Shortell (6-foot-6, 226 pounds) is primarily a pocket passer.

First Published September 29, 2011, 1:29 a.m.