Luke Falk Injury: Updates on Washington State Quarterback's Status and Return

Washington State quarterback Luke Falk against the Colorado Buffaloes on Nov. 21 in the third quarter after suffering what appeared to be a head or neck injury. 

He suffered the injury when Colorado defensive lineman Samson Kafovalu wrapped him up for a sack. As he was bringing Falk down, the quarterback's head snapped back and hit the turf. According to Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman, the training staff quickly removed Falk's facemask to provide the necessary medical assistance.

Falk was able to move his arms after the injury. It's uncertain when he'll be able to return.

Continue for updates.

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Falk Out for Week 13

Friday, Nov. 27

Brett McMurphy of ESPN reported Falk will not play Friday vs. the Washington Huskies.

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Moos Comments on Falk's Injury

Monday, Nov. 23

Washington State athletic director Bill Moos said during his radio appearance on KXLY that Falk was doing "real well," adding the injury is “not season ending or career ending as far as we know," via Stefanie Loh of the Seattle Times.

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Falk's Absence Secondary to QB's Well-Being

Losing Falk is a blow to Washington State's offense, since he entered Saturday's matchup with 4,067 yards and 35 touchdowns through the air. But that is secondary to Falk's health. Seeing a player carted off the field on a backboard is never pleasant.

The injury was especially concerning for Falk since it came one week after he suffered a similar injury against the UCLA Bruins.