Michael Penix Jr. leaves game vs. Penn State with apparent injury
The goal for Indiana to upset No. 4 Penn State just became more difficult as starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left with an apparent shoulder injury. The injury occurred during the third quarter, and early reports are that it was to his left shoulder – his throwing shoulder.
Penix out with a left-shoulder injury. ABC report didn't sound good but further tests upcoming. #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) October 3, 2021
Penix likely finishes the game throwing for 118 yards and 1 interception on 10 completions (out of 22 attempts). The defense for Penn State has been dominating the offense of Indiana by holding them to 200 total yards and only 7 first downs through 3 quarters.
With Penix out of the game for Indiana, backup quarterback Jack Tuttle comes to finish the game. Tuttle has thrown for 58 yards on 3 completions and only 2 incompletions.