Indiana running back Khobie Martin suffers upper body injury in season opener

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Indiana running back Khobie Martin suffers upper body injury in season opener
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Indiana running back Khobie Martin sustained an upper body injury during the first quarter of Saturday's season opener against North Texas. The injury occurred in the opening minutes of the contest, leaving Martin without a carry in the game. Indiana broadcast officials confirmed by the start of the third quarter that Martin would not return to the field. Martin entered the season expected to share backfield duties as part of a three-player rotation for the Hoosiers. Other running backs Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. contributed to the offense by setting up touchdown drives with kickoff returns during the first half. The program has not yet provided further details on the duration of Martin's absence.

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  • Khobie Martin sustained an upper body injury during the first quarter against North Texas.
  • The Indiana broadcast confirmed Martin was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
  • Martin did not record a carry before leaving the season opener.
  • Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. stepped into larger roles for the Indiana backfield.
Latest Updates
  • 9:52 PMESPN NCAAFIndiana RB Martin (arm) to miss 'little bit' of time
  • 6:31 PMYahoo SportsIndiana football's Khobie Martin injured in season opener
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Indiana coach Curt Cignetti expects running back Khobie Martin to miss "a little bit" of time due to an apparent arm injury suffered in Saturday's season opener.

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Indiana football running back Khobie Martin sidelined in season opener. Here's what we know

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