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ORLANDO — UCF’s already ineffective passing game could be without its top weapon for the stretch run and with its eight-year bowl streak hanging in the balance.
Kobe Hudson departed Saturday’s 37-24 loss to BYU after hauling in a six-yard reception on the Knights’ first play from scrimmage. He stayed down after being tackled, needed trainers’ assistance to leave the field and was initially unable to put weight on his right leg.
Following evaluation in the medical tent and the locker room, Hudson returned to the sidelines with a noticeable limp and without his jersey and shoulder pads.
Knights coach Gus Malzahn said following the game that he was “unsure of the severity” of the injury.
Hudson — a 6-foot-1, 200-pound fifth-year senior from Pine Mountain, Georgia — leads the team with 27 receptions, 509 yards and three touchdown catches. He topped the 100-yard mark in wins over Sam Houston and TCU, a game in which he corralled a game-tying 20-yard pass from KJ Jefferson with 36 seconds left.
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Oct 26, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Central Florida Knights wide receiver Kobe Hudson (2) is assisted off the field after sustaining an apparent injury in the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images
Last month, starting slot receiver Xavier Townsend announced his intentions to redshirt and enter the NCAA transfer portal at the conclusion of the season. Trent Whittemore is valued as a run blocker, but he has tallied just four receptions for 99 yards in seven appearances.
Malzahn gave the quarterback carousel another spin Saturday, as well. Jacurri Brown made his second straight start but was held under 100 yards with another pair of interceptions. KJ Jefferson started the…
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Author : Daytona Beach News-Journal
Publish date : 2024-10-27 09:06:00
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