Lost in Texas A&M’s choke job against UCLA on Sunday is that the Aggies’ starting quarterback went down with an injury.
Nick Starkel left the game in the third quarter after hurting his foot while being tackled. Starkel left the game with his team up 38-10 and yielded to Kellen Mond, who struggled in his place.
Starkel was seen in a walking boot and using crutches after exiting the game.
Texas A&M starting QB Nick Starkel & NB Donovan Wilson both on crutches after the game. pic.twitter.com/avsGl5aGS5
— Travis L. Brown (@Travis_L_Brown) September 4, 2017
Texas A&M starting QB Nick Starkel on the Aggie sidelines on crutches pic.twitter.com/bnMHi4WhmW
— Travis L. Brown (@Travis_L_Brown) September 4, 2017
After the loss, Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin said Starkel would be evaluated on Monday.
Kevin Sumlin said Donovan Wilson and Nick Starkel will be evaluated tomorrow. Both injured tonight.
— Travis L. Brown (@Travis_L_Brown) September 4, 2017
Starkel’s numbers weren’t great. He was 6 of 13 for 62 yards passing, but he played competently at quarterback and helped his team build a massive lead. Contrarily, Mond was only 3 of 17 for 27 yards, though he did rush for 54 yards. The Aggies’ offense stalled and failed to deliver with Mond in the game.
It’s arguable that A&M wouldn’t have blown the lead had Starkel not gotten hurt. The Aggies will be in big trouble if he’s out for extended time.
