Colorado quarterback Tyler Hansen took a hard shot to his torso in the first quarter against Texas Tech and could likely be out for the rest of the game.
According to a Colorado press release “Hansen, a junior, stayed down for several minutes before being escorted off the field and taken to the locker room for further evaluation.”
Replacing Hansen is backup Cody Hawkins, son of CU coach Dan Hawkins. Colorado currently leads Texas Tech 17-7 in the third quarter.
UPDATED 6:16 p.m. ET: Hansen has been diagnosed with bruised ribs and will be out for the remainder of the game.
