Ohio State, Howard and Cotton Bowl

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard's unusual-looking hand injury sparks concern on social media
College football fans couldn't look away from the large and gruesome-looking lump that formed on Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard's hand in the first half of Friday's CFP semifinal game.
Will Howard Reveals Update on Injured Hand After Ohio State's Cotton Bowl Win
During the first half of Friday’s Cotton Bowl matchup between Ohio State and Texas, fans noticed a golf ball-sized knot near the middle knuckle on the left hand
How Will Howard, Jeremiah Smith and the rest of Ohio State’s offense graded against Texas in the Cotton Bowl
DALLAS -- Jeremiah Smith just his least productive game as a college football player and Ohio State still won by 14 points. Texas’ entire game plan was telling the Buckeyes that everyone but the freshman wide receiver was allowed to touch the ball. The result was only one three-yard catch as the Buckeyes had to look elsewhere for offense.
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 playing with large knot on left hand vs Texas in Cotton Bowl
Ohio State football quarterback Will Howard is playing with a large knot on his non-throwing left hand in the CFP Cotton Bowl semifinal vs. Texas:
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 broadcast and in game photos with a swollen left hand,
Ohio State QB Will Howard suffers gross-looking hand injury during CFP semifinal
Will Howard's hand looked like it was growing another knuckle during Ohio State's College Football Playoff semifinal against Texas.
Will Howard hand injury: Ohio State QB seen with golf-ball sized knot on non-throwing hand vs. Texas
With Ohio State facing Texas in Friday's Cotton Bowl, Howard was spotted with a large lump on his non-throwing hand. There wasn't any confirmation on why the bubble appeared on Ho
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.
Ohio State QB Will Howard suffers ugly Cotton Bowl hand injury
Ohio State is ascending to another level during the College Football Playoff, and quarterback Will Howard is a big reason why. The Kansas State transfer is intent on helping the Buckeyes climb back to the top of the sport,

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