Utah defensive end John Henry Daley exited the game against Kansas State after sustaining a noncontact injury in the first quarter on Saturday afternoon. Daley was sprinting down the field when he appeared to hurt his left leg, prompting him to immediately grab his limb in distress.
Teammates quickly rushed to his aid, and he was helped off the field by a pair of fellow defenders, unable to bear weight on his injured leg. The situation did not look promising for the Utes as Daley was escorted to the locker room with the assistance of Utah”s athletic trainers.
At the time of his departure, Kansas State had just taken a 14-7 lead over the Utes with 14:54 remaining in the second quarter, following a 4-yard rushing touchdown by quarterback Avery Johnson. Prior to the injury, Daley had already made a significant impact on the game, recording two sacks and four tackles.
Daley entered this matchup ranked No. 7 in the nation for total sacks, highlighting his importance to the Utes” defense. His absence could pose a serious challenge for Utah as they look to regain momentum against a competitive Kansas State team.
The Utes will likely provide updates on Daley”s condition as the game progresses, with fans anxiously awaiting news about one of their key defensive players.
