Ohio State quarterback Will Howard confirmed that his non-throwing hand is “fine” after social media users noticed a strange lump on it during the Cotton Bowl game against Texas.
The 23-year-old Howard seemed to injure his left hand during the first half of the game.
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) passes against Texas during the second half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
CBS Sports reported that the knot on his hand developed after he hit it on a Longhorns player’s helmet.
Social media went abuzz over the unusual-looking injury, with the lump appearing to increase in size.
During the game, ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe mentioned that Howard did not receive treatment for the lump. After Ohio State’s win, ESPN’s Jake Trotter revealed that Howard affirmed his hand is “just fine.”
The hands of Will Howard, #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes, in the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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Howard completed 24-of-33 passes for 289 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
In his debut season with the Buckeyes, Howard has positioned Ohio State for a shot at their first national championship in over ten years.
Quinshon Judkins, #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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The Buckeyes will face off against Notre Dame in the national championship game on Jan. 20 in Atlanta.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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