Ohio State quarterback Will Howard During the Buckeyes’ win over Texas in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night, fans on social media couldn’t help but notice a rather unusual-looking bump on his hand, after which he said his The non-throwing hand is “good”.

Howard, 23, appears to have injured his left hand during the game The first half of the game.

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) during the second half of the College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas University. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

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cbs sports Reports say a knot formed on his hand after it appeared to hit a Longhorns player’s helmet.

Social media erupted over the bizarre-looking injury as the mass appeared to grow larger.

ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe said during the broadcast that Howard did not receive any treatment for the lump during that game. After Ohio State’s win, ESPN’s Jake Trotter reported that Howard told him his hands were “good.”

Ohio State Buckeyes No. 18 Will Howard during the second quarter of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. Texas Longhorns. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

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Howard completed 24 of 33 passes for 289 yards and one touchdown with one interception.

Now in his first season with the Buckeyes after entering the transfer portal last season, Howard has given Ohio State a chance to win its first national title in more than a decade.

Ohio State Buckeyes No. 1 Quinshon Judkins plays during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. Celebrating with teammates after scoring a touchdown in one quarter against the Texas Longhorns. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

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The Buckeyes will face Our Lady National Championship Game on January 20th in Atlanta.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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