Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen will want season-ending shoulder surgical procedure after getting injured in Saturday’s 45-28 loss to Florida.
Shapen accomplished 13 of 21 passes for 140 yards and a landing towards the Gators earlier than leaving the sport early within the fourth quarter. True freshman Michael Van Buren Jr. took over underneath heart and threw for 100 yards on 7-for-13 passing.
“We’re all hurting for Blake after this unlucky information,” Bulldogs coach Jeff Lebby stated. “Blake is the final word competitor and teammate and an unquestioned chief in our program. I do know he’ll work extremely laborious to come back again stronger than ever, and he’ll proceed to function a workforce chief from the sidelines.
“We are going to assist Blake each step of the best way throughout his restoration course of and discover all choices to assist him search a medical hardship waiver to regain his misplaced 12 months of eligibility.”
Shapen, a Baylor switch, accomplished 74 of 108 passes for 974 yards, eight TDs and one interception in 4 video games this season.
Mississippi State is off to a 1-3 begin.
–Discipline Degree Media