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

Ohio State running back Will Howard says his non-throwing arm is “fine” after fans on social media couldn’t help but notice a rather odd-looking lump on his arm during the Buckeyes’ win over Texas in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night.

Howard, 23, appears to have suffered an injury to his left hand during the the first half of the match.

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) passes against Texas during the second half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

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CBS Sports reported that the knot on his arm was 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 keep getting bigger.

ESPN’s 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 arm was “fine.”

Will Howard, #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes, hands 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 window last season, Howard has given Ohio State a chance to win its first national title in more than a decade.

Ohio State Buckeyes No. 1 Quinshon Judkins 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 take over Our Lady in the state championship game on Jan. 20 in Atlanta.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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