Arizona quarterback out for rest of season with thumb injury

Published October 18, 2021 3:01 PM

Multiple injuries in current season

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has lost its second quarterback in two weeks to a season-ending injury.

Wildcats coach Jedd Fisch says Gunner Cruz is done for the year after suffering a thumb injury in a 34-0 loss to Colorado.

The sophomore is expected to have surgery and will have about a six-month rehabilitation.

Cruz opened the season as the starter but was replaced by Will Plummer after struggling against San Diego State.

Cruz became the starter again when Jordan McCloud suffered knee and ankle injuries against UCLA. Cruz tore a ligament in his right thumb when he hit his hand on a helmet while throwing a pass that was intercepted and returned for a touchdown.

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