Indiana Football Loses Key Defensive End Kellan Wyatt to Long-Term Knee Injury

Indiana football's senior defensive end Kellan Wyatt suffered a significant knee injury during a 38-13 win over Michigan State, which is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the season, according to head coach Curt Cignetti. Wyatt, who transferred from Maryland and had been a key player this season with 27 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks, was injured while pass rushing and had to leave the game limping. In his absence, the Hoosiers will rely more heavily on fellow senior transfer Stephen Daley from Kent State, who has shown strong performance with 7.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks, earning Defensive Player of the Week honors recently. The Indiana defense will also consider increasing snaps for other defensive linemen like Mikail Kamara and potentially Mario Landino as they adjust to Wyatt's long-term absence. Coach Cignetti praised both Wyatt and Daley for their work ethic, versatility, and impact on the defensive front, highlighting the challenge the team faces moving forward. The injury underscores the importance of Indiana's depth on defense as they navigate the rest of the season without one of their pivotal players.