Indiana Hoosiers Football Loses Player Justice Ellison to Injury
The Indiana Hoosiers football team suffered a significant setback today with the loss of running back Justice Ellison, who will miss the remainder of the season due to injury. Ellison, a key contributor in the Hoosiers’ backfield, was injured during Saturday’s game against the Michigan Wolverines, which ended in a tough 42-14 defeat for Indiana.
Ellison, a 5-foot-11, 210-pound junior, had been one of the team’s most reliable offensive players this season. He had rushed for 356 yards and two touchdowns through the first half of the season and was expected to play a pivotal role in the Hoosiers’ efforts to turn around their struggling offense. His physicality and ability to break tackles had made him a standout in the running game.
Head coach Tom Allen confirmed the news in a statement earlier today, expressing his disappointment but also his confidence in the team’s resilience moving forward. “We are heartbroken for Justice,” Allen said. “He has worked incredibly hard this season, and his leadership has been invaluable to our team. We know that he will continue to be a positive influence, and we’ll support him through his recovery. As for the rest of the team, we will keep pushing forward and rely on the depth we have in our running back room.”
Ellison’s injury leaves a significant hole in the Hoosiers’ offense, but the team will now lean on other running backs, including freshman Jayden Frazier and senior Christian Turner, to step up in his absence. Indiana’s offense, which has struggled with consistency this season, will need to adapt quickly as they face tough Big Ten opponents in the weeks ahead.
The Hoosiers, now 3-6 on the season, will host Rutgers next Saturday as they continue their search for bowl eligibility.
