Ohio State quarterback Will Howard says his non-throwing hand is “fine” after fans on social media couldn’t help but notice a rather unusual-looking lump in his hand during the Buckeyes’ win over Texas in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night.
Howard, 23, appeared to suffer an injury to his left hand during the match 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 on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
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CBS Sports reported that the knot in his hand occurred after he appeared to slam his hand on a Longhorns player’s helmet.
Social media erupted over the bizarre-looking injury as the lump appeared to be getting bigger.
ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe said during the broadcast that Howard did not receive any treatment for the lump during that game. After Ohio State’s win, ESPN’s Jake Trotter reported that Howard told him his hand was “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 was 24 of 33 passing for 289 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
Now, in his first season with the Buckeyes after entering the transfer portal last season, Howard has given Ohio State a chance to win its first national title in more than a decade.
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 be in contention Our Lady in the national championship game on Jan. 20 in Atlanta.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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