Justin Fields returns after knee injury to throw touchdown pass
Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields suffered a significant-looking injury in the third quarter of Saturday’s game against Michigan, but it turned out to be nothing.
Fields went down with 7:44 remaining in the third quarter after taking a hit to his lower left leg. It appeared that one of his own players was blocked into him.
Here's the hit that injured Justin Fields. The star sophomore immediately grabbed his knee. Would be a massive blow to Ohio State if the injury is serious. pic.twitter.com/lFiYYYMKiO
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) November 30, 2019
Fields ultimately got up and left the field with a pronounced limp as he headed to the medical tent.
Oh no. Fields down holding knee. pic.twitter.com/8o0tO1mqKv
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 30, 2019
Fields is up walking off the field with a limp.
— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) November 30, 2019
Fields was replaced by backup quarterback Chris Chugunov. After missing a few plays, Fields re-entered the game and immediately threw a touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson to make it 42-16.
Fields, a sophomore, is having a dominant season for Ohio State with 35 passing touchdowns and just one interception. He suffered an injury scare last week, but this one appeared much more significant at first glimpse.