Michigan running back Carlos Brown out for Iowa with a concussion

IOWA CITY, Iowa - Michigan running back Carlos Brown did not travel to Iowa because of a concussion he sustained in practice earlier this week, Wolverines coach Rich Rodriguez said in a video posted on the university’s athletic department website Friday.

Brown, a senior, leads Michigan with 336 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 44 carries this year.

Brandon Minor is expected to start in Brown’s place against the undefeated Hawkeyes (5-0, 1-0). Michigan (4-1, 1-1) is coming off its first loss of the season

Rodriguez said earlier this week Minor is as healthy as he’s been all year. Minor did not play in Michigan’s season opener against Western Michigan and has been limited the last four weeks by a high-ankle sprain.

He’s second on the team with 179 yards rushing on 35 carries.

Brown sat out Wednesday's practice, but was not listed on Michigan's official injury report Thursday.

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