Michigan State football linebacker Wayne Matthews III suffered a scary injury in the Spartans’ loss to USC on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Late in the second quarter of MSU’s 45-31 loss to the Trojans in Los Angeles, Matthews attempted to tackle USC running back Waymond Jordan on an option run. Matthews remained down on the ground after making the stop, with the Spartans’ medical staff calling for a backboard and cart for him.
Matthews was transported to LA General Hospital for further testing. Here’s the latest on Matthews’ injury:
Wayne Matthews III injury updates
Matthews’ injury took place with just 42 seconds remaining in the first half, with USC driving into the red zone.
Matthews gave a thumbs-up to the crowd while he was strapped to the backboard. He was taken to LA General Hospital, a Level 1 trauma facility near the stadium, according to the Fox broadcast. A spokesperson for Michigan State told the Free Press that Matthews’ motor skills were intact.
Matthews originally entered the game due to linebacker Jordan Hall being ejected earlier due to a targeting call.