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Indiana TE Jordan Fuchs injured vs. FIU
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Injuries came far too often in Miami on Thursday and the Hoosiers may have suffered a significant loss on the first night of the season.
Junior tight end Jordan Fuchs was carted off the field in Indiana’s season-opening contest against FIU after an apparent leg injury:
It's Jordan Fuchs. It's his left leg. Not sure what happened but he'll be carted off. Not good. #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) September 2, 2016
After the contest, head coach Kevin Wilson announced that Fuchs dislocated his ankle. There is currently no confirmation on how long the tight end will be sidelined but it’s possible he misses the remainder of the season.
Kevin Wilson says Jordan Fuchs dislocated his ankle. Not sure if he'll miss the season. Suggests it's a real possibility. #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) September 2, 2016
Fuchs had played in 19 games with the Hoosiers entering Thursday’s game. He’s caught seven passes for 69 yards and three touchdowns in his career.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB