Louisville QB Will Gardner might not be available for Wake Forest game
Louisville quarterback Will Gardner is questionable for Saturday’s game against Wake Forest after suffering a knee injury during the third quarter of last week’s win against Florida International.
FIU linebacker Treyvon Williams hit Garner below his left knee, which caused Gardner’s knee to buckle. Gardner was able to walk off the field under his own power, but he was not able to return. Senior Brett Nelson, who is usually the third-string quarterback, finished the game since backup Reggie Bonnafon was attending the funeral services of his father, who died earlier in the week.
On Monday, coach Bobby Petrino said he wasn’t sure whether Gardner would be able to play against Wake Forest and that he was still sore from the hit. On Tuesday, the school released a statement that continued to keep Gardner’s status undetermined.
"Will Gardner continues to undergo evaluation and treatment on his lower extremity injury. We will monitor his symptoms and progression from treatments on a daily basis and see how he responds throughout the week."
Gardner has already undergone surgery on both knees in the past and wears a brace on his left knee.
If Garner can’t go, Bonnafon, a freshman who has already played this season, would likely play in his stead.
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