Oklahoma State quarterback Hauss Hejny suffered a left foot injury in the first quarter of the season opener and underwent surgery for a broken bone. Hejny threw for 96 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 27 yards and another score before exiting the game. Coach Mike Gundy expressed support and praised the medical staff for prompt, top-tier care. Third-year quarterback Zane Flores completed 13 of 20 passes for 136 yards and will start while Hejny recovers. Hejny had followed offensive coordinator Doug Meacham from TCU and had recently been named the starter after a competition.
Oklahoma State starting quarterback Hauss Hejny underwent surgery for a broken bone in his left foot Friday, sources confirmed to ESPN. The Cowboys said in a statement that Hejny was injured during the Cowboys' 27-7 win over UT Martin on Thursday and would miss multiple weeks. "We're proud of the way Hauss played last night and wish him a full and speedy recovery," coach Mike Gundy said. "I'm thankful for our medical staff and their ability to provide prompt, top-tier care for our team."
Hejny suffered the foot injury in the first quarter and did not return to the game. The TCU transfer threw for 96 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 27 yards and another score in his Oklahoma State debut. He had competed with third-year quarterback Zane Flores and was named the starter earlier this week. Now the Cowboys will move forward with Flores for the foreseeable future after he completed 13 of 20 passes for 136 yards in the season opener.
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