The football world received a massive shock when Travis Hunter took a brutal hit in the first half of the game against Colorado State on September 16. Although he temporarily remained on the field, he was eventually pulled out to be hospitalized.
Turns out, the injury was far more serious than expected, and the coaches and fans were seen anxiously waiting for an update.
What Was the Injury to Travis Hunter? Why Did He Leave the Game?
Travis Hunter received a brutal hit to his midsection that led to his hospitalization. The latest update from ‘Undisputed’ states that he has suffered a lacerated liver. He was hit towards the end of the first half and returned to the game shortly but was eventually pulled out before the second half began. He was forced to leave the game due to the severity of his injury and will be missing three to four weeks.
Another update on Hunter’s health comes from his girlfriend, Leanna’s Instagram story, where she posted, “Travis is okay. Thank you for the prayers.” The story showed Hunter lying on a hospital bed.
He was moved to a local hospital after sustaining the injury against the Colorado State Rams, and further evaluations were carried out on him there. Sanders stated that he was certain the player would not be available for an extended period of time. Coach Prime also reiterated that the player’s health is more important than the game.
Which Player Hit Travis Hunter?
Travis Hunter was playing wide receiver when he was hit hard by Colorado State safety Henry Blackburn. The hit was illegal, and Blackburn received an unnecessary roughness penalty. When Travis got hit, the Rams were whistled for two fouls. Blackburn was flagged for pass interference, and Ayden Hector was assessed a foul for unsportsmanlike conduct when he hit out of bounds at Hunter’s midsection.
Hunter has taken college football by storm and has played 183 snaps on defense and 257 snaps on offense. However, his absence meant that the team felt like they were missing two players instead of one. The Buffaloes missed a wide receiver as well as a cornerback when Travis was hit and carried away.
Violent attacks like the one Hunter suffered from can have a massive impact on a player’s health. It can lead to internal bleeding, organ rupture or damage, or worse. The team will definitely face a tough battle moving forward without an essential player like Travis.
Tell us in the comments what you thought when Hunter was hit, and don’t forget to wish for a speedy recovery.
