Ohio State quarterback Will Howard’s unusual-looking hand injury sparks concern on social media

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 on his hand during the Buckeyes’ win over Texas in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. 

Howard, 23, appeared to sustain an injury to his left hand during the first half of the game. 

CBS Sports reported that the knot on his hand formed after he appeared to hit his hand on the helmet of a Longhorns player. 

Social media erupted over the bizarre-looking injury as the lump seemed to grow larger. 

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 victory, ESPN’s Jake Trotter reported that Howard told him his hand is “just fine.” 

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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 over a decade. 

The Buckeyes will take on Notre Dame in the national championship game on Jan. 20 in Atlanta. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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