Ohio State quarterback Will Howard’s unusual-looking hand injury is causing 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 sight on his hand during the Buckeyes’ win over Texas in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night.

Howard, 23, appeared to have injured his left hand in the process first half of the game.

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) makes a pass 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 a knot on his hand after he hit a Longhorns player’s helmet with his hand.

Social media erupted over the strange-looking injury as the lump appeared to grow in size.

ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe said during the broadcast that Howard did not receive any treatment for the concussion during that game. After the Ohio State win, ESPN’s Jake Trotter reported that Howard told him his arm was “fine.”

Ohio State Buckeyes Will Howard #18 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 Quinshawn Judkins celebrates with teammates after scoring 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 parties will take sides Mother of God in the national championship game on Jan. 20 in Atlanta.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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