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
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:
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.
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 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:
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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Breaking Down Will Howard’s Performance in Ohio State’s Cotton Bowl Win Over Texas
Will Howard completed seven of nine passes for 52 yards in a pivotal fourth quarter and had a crucial 4th-down conversion run ...
K-State QB Avery Johnson reflects on the biggest lesson he learned from Will Howard
Even though he only spent one year with Howard at K-State, Johnson learned much from his older teammate. That is one reason ...
Will Howard's heartwarming Quinn Ewers interaction after Ohio State football bowl win
Ohio State football defeated Texas in one of the best games fans have seen throughout the postseason, featuring Will Howard ...
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.
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Ohio State QB Will Howard gets one more chance against old nemesis Texas, this time in CFP semifinal
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) celebrates a ...
Mailbox: Rob Oller needs to have more appreciation for Ohio State football QB Will Howard
Readers give Dispatch sports editor Brian White their takes on Ohio State football, the NFL, college basketball and more.
Ohio State's Will Howard Shares Heartwarming Pregame Ritual Helping Him Succeed
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard has been the leader of a Buckeyes team fighting for a College Football Playoff national ...