Zach Collaros Injury: Updates on Cincinnati QB's Leg Injury

Cincinnati's chances in the Big East might have taken a serious hit when quarterback Zach Collaros was carted off of the field in the Bearcats' game against Cincinnati. 

The Bearcats were trailing when Collaros was tackled awkwardly. Insult to injury came when he fumbled the ball into his own end zone. That was recovered by West Virginia, opening up a 17-7 Mountaineer lead.

The news is not good for the Cincinnati comeback.

Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:06 p.m. EST

Joe Kay of the Associated Press reported via Twitter that Collaros' injury looks serious.

Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:08 p.m. EST

The news that Dennis B. reported via Twitter was no better.

For Cincinnati, this injury is nothing short of devastating. How much time he'll miss is still unknown. He entered the game with 14 touchdown passes. More important is that he entered the game with eight rushing touchdowns, tied for the team lead.

The Bearcats entered the game in good position for a Big East crown. They are undefeated in conference play, having already beaten Louisville, which is the only other Big East team with fewer than two conference losses. 

But Collaros is a huge part of their offense, so even though games against Syracuse and Connecticut would appear to be rather easy wins, nothing can be taken for granted if Collaros is forced to miss games, or even play at less than 100 percent. 

The injury just looked bad, and there isn't much reason to be optimistic. Chances are that we won't have any definitive answers until the game ends, but the prospects aren't good.