UH running back John Hebert out for season with leg injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Houston freshman running back John Hebert will miss the remainder of the season following a lower leg injury sustained while covering a kickoff in the team's victory over UCF on Saturday. Hebert, a Strake Jesuit graduate, previously rushed for 65 yards and scored two touchdowns in three games this season. Coach Willie Fritz confirmed the diagnosis during a press briefing on Monday. The injury marks a significant setback for the Cougars after Hebert's promising start to the year.
- •Hebert suffered the injury during kickoff coverage.
- •He rushed for 65 yards and two touchdowns this season.
- •Houston coach Willie Fritz confirmed Hebert's season-ending injury.
- •The injury occurred late in the game against UCF.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — UH running back John Hebert lost for season with leg injury
"The Strake Jesuit graduate was hurt on kickoff coverage in Saturday's win after scoring a pair of touchdowns earlier this season.
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