Ohio State QB Will Howard’s left hand bore the evidence of a hard hit during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. The back of Howard’s hand developed a large bump after he got hit early in the game.

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard appeared to be dealing with an injury to his non-throwing hand during the Cotton Bowl, with fans stunned about his grotesque issue

Will Howard's hand looked like it was growing another knuckle during Ohio State's College Football Playoff semifinal against Texas.

Ohio State is ascending to another level during the College Football Playoff, and quarterback Will Howard is a big reason why. The Kansas State transfer is intent on helping the Buckeyes climb back to the top of the sport,