Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Drew Ott suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in Saturday’s 29-20 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini, according to Marc Morehouse of the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Ott Reportedly Tore ACL in Win Over Illinois
Saturday, October 10
Ott suffered the injury on a non-contact occurrence late in the third quarter, according to Steven Elonich of the Omaha World-Herald, and had to be helped off the field following an Illinois punt.
Elonich reported that upon returning to the sideline, Ott was on crutches with his right knee taped with ice. Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register said that the injury didn’t prevent the senior from maintaining his role as one of Iowa’s team leaders.
Ott hyperextended his elbow earlier in the season, according to Elonich, but returned to full strength in Week 5’s 10-6 win over the Wisconsin Badgers.
With Ott likely lost for the year, No. 22 Iowa will have to look for others on the defensive line to fill the void of leadership and athleticism that he offered. He posted four sacks and three forced fumbles, according to the school’s athletic site.
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