Ford out for season
Oklahoma State defensive end Trace Ford’s season is over after suffering another torn anterior cruciate ligament — this time in his other knee.
Oklahoma State defensive end Trace Ford's season is over.
During practice this week, Ford suffered another torn anterior cruciate ligament — this time in his other knee — and will miss this season, his mom, Desirae, told The Oklahoman.
Ford missed Saturday's game after it was initially reported on the radio broadcast that he recently underwent a “minor medical” procedure. After the 23-16 win against Missouri State, OSU coach Mike Gundy said Ford “won't be back for awhile.”
Ford suffered a torn ACL in December against Baylor, ending his season. He did not participate in spring practices and was limited in fall camp.
But he was progressing normally until suffering another injury in Thursday's practice.
A 6-foot-3, 240-pound junior from Edmond Santa Fe, Ford had 22 tackles, 4.5 sacks, four pass breakups, four quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles last season. One forced fumble set up a touchdown return by Tyren Irby.
Ford's absence moves veteran Brock Martin into a starting role. Martin had five tackles, a half sack and two quarterback hurries on Saturday.
Ford wasn't the only key Cowboy absent in Saturday's opener.
Starting quarterback Spencer Sanders did not play due to COVID-19 protocols. Gundy expects Sanders to return to practice next week.
Others who did not play include defensive tackles Collin Clay and Israel Antwine, offensive guard Hunter Woodard, safety Thomas Harper, tight end Logan Carter, receivers Blaine Green, John Paul Richardson and Langston Anderson.
Gundy said some were also in COVID-19 protocols, while others were injured. Anderson suffered an injury during pregame.
Gundy said Clay, Green and Carter would also be out for a while.