Minnesota sophomore safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is recovering from surgery to repair a torn Lisfranc ligament in his left foot.

Coach P.J. Fleck confirmed the season-ending injury for Winfield, who will seek a second medical redshirt and sixth year of eligibility after playing in the maximum four games.

Freshman Jordan Howden will replace Winfield, who was hurt in Minnesota’s loss at Maryland on Sept. 22. The Gophers host Iowa this weekend.