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No. 2 Indiana was dealt a cruel blow one quarter into its Big Ten Championship Game tilt against No. 1 Ohio State.
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Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. was sidelined by an apparent ankle injury during the early stages of the contest. The junior has been Heisman hopeful Fernando Mendoza’s favorite target thus far, entering Saturday’s game with a team-high 804 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Any extended absence would prove devastating for Curt Cignetti’s attack, particularly against a defense of the Buckeyes’ caliber.
With that, here’s the latest on Cooper’s injury and status going forward.
Omar Cooper Jr. injury update
Cooper limped off the field partway through the first quarter with an apparent ankle injury.
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Fox’s Jenny Taft reported that Cooper was questionable to return after suffering the ailment. He was briefly examined in the blue medical tent before being escorted to the locker room. As he walked into the tunnel, he sported a noticeable hobble.
This story will be updated.
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