UPDATE: In a shocking turn of events, Utah Utes’ star defensive end John Henry Daley left the field after suffering a noncontact injury during the first quarter of their game against the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday afternoon. The injury occurred while Daley was running in the open field, and he visibly struggled before grabbing his left leg.
Witnesses reported that Daley was unable to put weight on his injured leg as he was assisted off the field by Utah’s athletic trainers. Just moments later, Kansas State scored a rushing touchdown, taking a 14-7 lead with 14:54 remaining in the second quarter. This injury raises significant concerns for the Utes as they aim to maintain their momentum in this critical matchup at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Daley, who entered the game ranked No. 7 in the nation in total sacks, had already registered two sacks and four tackles before the injury. His absence could have profound implications for Utah’s defense moving forward.
Fans and teammates are anxiously awaiting updates on Daley’s condition, as his performance has been vital for the Utes this season. The situation remains developing, and further information is expected shortly.
As the game continues, all eyes are on the sidelines, hoping for good news about Daley’s condition. Utah’s defense will need to rally in his absence, especially with Kansas State establishing early dominance on the scoreboard.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.
