Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis and wide receiver Junior Sherrill both dealt with health concerns during the Commodores’ 21-6 loss to Alabama at FirstBank Stadium, according to Yahoo Sports reporting.
Sherrill, the team’s leading wide receiver, exited the game following a third-down play with 1:53 remaining, as noted by The Tennessean.
He was observed hobbling off the field after the play, but head coach Clark Lea expressed optimism regarding his status after the contest.
Lea clarified that the issue was merely a cramp, stating that “Junior’s fine”.
The coach added that the staff would continue to evaluate the player to ensure his recovery, noting that the injury was not expected to be serious, per local coverage.
Sherrill concluded the game with seven receptions for 100 yards, including a 44-yard catch, and currently holds 63 catches for 847 yards on the season.
Meanwhile, quarterback Jared Curtis faced a different situation after sustaining a significant hit during the game, as reported by USA Today Sports.
The impact forced Curtis to visit the medical injury tent for evaluation, although he was ultimately able to return to the field and complete the game.
Lea acknowledged the hit but admitted he lacked specific details on the nature of the injury at the time of the post-game press conference.
The coach explained that “he was able to go to the tent, get it sorted out” and continue playing without further issue, according to the outlets.
Despite the finish, the team plans to conduct a further examination on the quarterback to rule out any underlying concerns.
Vanderbilt, now holding a 4-6 record, is scheduled to travel to Gainesville to face Florida on Nov. 21.
The final score of 21-6 was established at the time of the injuries, per official game statistics.