COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heisman Trophy contender Chris "Beanie" Wells injured his right foot and was carted off the field during the third quarter of Ohio State’s game against Youngstown State on Saturday.
X-rays were negative, but Wells’ status remained unknown as he visited doctors after the second-ranked Buckeyes’ 43-0 victory.
Coach Jim Tressel declined to speculate on the severity of the injury or on Wells’ availability for Ohio State’s games next week against Ohio and in two weeks against No. 3 Southern California.
On the play, Wells fell to the ground before he was even hit, fumbling the ball away on a first and goal at the Youngstown State 2. The tailback writhed on the ground in pain while he was attended by several doctors and trainers. Tressel also ran onto the field.
