Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez injured against TCU

Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez has left the Wildcats’ game against TCU in the first quarter with an apparent injury.

Will Howard replaces a presumably injured Martinez. Howard immediately got the Wildcats into the end zone, scoring on a 28-yard touchdown pass to Kade Warner. Chris Tennant’s extra point ties the game 7-7 with 9:08 left in the quarter.

Martinez played in Kansas State’s opening-game possession. He completed 1 of 2 passes for yards and rushed for 19 yards on the first play of the game.

In the middle of the possession, he appeared to wince in pain. After the first possession, he went into the locker room. He came back out during Kansas State’s second possession when Howard replaced him.

A few minutes later, Martinez could be seen on the sideline talking to his teammates. However, it does not appear he will return.

Kansas State has not made an official announcement about his injury.

Martinez transferred to Kansas State after four seasons with Nebraska. Martinez was a major catalyst in K-State’s hot start with 900 yards passing and four touchdowns with no interceptions.

He was also one of the leading rushers in the Big 12 with 546 yards on the ground and nine rushing touchdowns.

In his college career, Martinez has thrown for 9,391 yards and 49 touchdowns with 30 interceptions. He also has 2,847 rushing yards and 44 rushing touchdowns.

The Wildcats didn’t seem to miss him against TCU.

In the first half. Howard completed 9 of 11 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns. He has also rushed 7 times for 30 yards and a touchdown.

However, Howard injured his shoulder in the third quarter and was removed after passing for 199 yards and rushing for 34. He returned to the game in the fourth quarter.

Howard finished 13 of 20 for 225 yards and two touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed for 31 yards on nine carries.

This story was originally published October 22, 2022 at 7:45 PM.