Ohio State, Cotton Bowl and Will Howard

Will Howard had a gnarly looking knot on his hand during Ohio State-Texas at the Cotton Bowl
Football players are tough, and Ohio State quarterback Will Howard is no exception, especially as he pushed through playing in the College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas on Friday night with a giant knot on his hand.
LOOK: Ohio State QB Will Howard develops gruesome knot on non-throwing hand during Cotton Bowl vs. Texas
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard appeared to hit his non-throwing hand on a Texas player's helmet during the first half of the Cotton Bowl against the Longhorns on Friday. Howard stayed in the game despite a gruesome knot the ESPN broadcast noted was the size of a golf ball on hand.
Ohio State QB Will Howard plays through Cotton Bowl with gruesome injury on left hand
Ohio State QB Will Howard’s left hand bore the evidence of a hard hit during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. The back of Howard’s hand developed a large bump after he got hit early in the game.
Will Howard record vs Texas: How Ohio State QB has done vs Longhorns ahead of CFP Cotton Bowl
Here's what you need to know about former Kansas State and Ohio State quarterback Will Howard's record, history against Texas ahead of Friday's Cotton Bowl:
Will Howard’s bruised hand raises questions for Ohio State at Cotton Bowl
One thing was apparent Friday night at Cotton Bowl: Something was wrong with the hand of Ohio State quarterback Will Howard. And it was gross. Howard was seen on the
Will Howard hand injury: Ohio State QB gets large knot on left hand in Cotton Bowl
ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State quarterback Will Howard appeared to sustain an injury to his hand during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Friday. A large knot appeared on his non-throwing hand, leaving many fans wondering where the injury originated.
PHOTOS: Camera Caught Ohio State QB Will Howard’s Grotesque Hand Injury During Friday’s Cotton Bowl vs. Texas
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard must be in some real pain this Friday night. The signal-caller is playing Texas in the Cotton Bowl and has a nasty knot on his left hand that’s likely causing him some discomfort.
Cotton Bowl Broadcast Featured Close-Up of Ohio State QB Will Howard's Gnarly Hand
Ohio State, for a third straight College Football Playoff game, jumped out of the gates on fire against Texas in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. Quarterback Will Howard led the Buckeyes on an easy touchdown drive on their first possession.
Ohio State's Will Howard Shares Heartwarming Pregame Ritual Helping Him Succeed
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Who Is Ohio State Quarterback Will Howard's Girlfriend? All About Lauren Leiker (and Their Viral Rose Bowl Kiss!)
Ohio State University quarterback Will Howard has been with his girlfriend, Lauren Leiker, since at least 2023.
Why did Will Howard transfer to Ohio State? Explaining Kansas State departure
While Howard took the majority of the snaps the rest of the way for Kansas State, he did surrender some work to the Wildcats' ...
Big Ten Analyst Says Former Wildcat Will Howard As 'Been Through The Fire' In His Career
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard is preparing for the most important game of his career thus far. A star season from the Buckeyes quarterback has led them to ...
Grade the take: Will Howard is the worst remaining QB in the College Football Playoff
It is only Tuesday morning, but I can guarantee you are probably already having a better week than FOX Sports' Emmanuel Acho.
Will Howard has become exactly who Ohio State needs to continue Playoff run
The postseason has shown the best of Howard, who has thrown for 630 yards and five touchdowns through two CFP games.
Can Texas Longhorns Use Experience vs. Will Howard To Their Advantage?
Cotton Bowl will be the fifth time that Ohio State quarterback Will Howard has faced the Texas Longhorns. Howard was 0-4 ...