LSU freshman quarterback Colin Hurley He was found unresponsive after his car crashed into a tree on campus.
Hurley, 17 years old, was involved in a crash in his Dodge Charger at 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, according to a report obtained by the site. espn. He was extricated from the vehicle by EMS and transported to a local hospital.
According to Baton Rouge WBRZHurley was “unresponsive but breathing” and had a large cut on his face.
The cause of the accident has not been released, but officials told WBRZ that foul play is not suspected.
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According to WBRZ, pieces of Hurley's car were still scattered on the sidewalk as students walked to class Thursday morning.
The outlet also reported that “a large piece of bark was missing from the live oak tree hit by Hurley's car.” “Parts of it have turned into sawdust.”
His family released an update on Hurley's condition Thursday evening.
“Colin would like to thank the first responders, the amazing doctors and nurses at Our Lady of the Lake Health and the many Tiger fans for their care and compassion,” the statement read. “Colin is resting and in stable condition while further testing and care are carried out. We are confident that Colin will make a full recovery from this horrific accident. Geo Tigers!
LSU officials said they could not comment on the incident involving Hurley because he is a minor.
After news of Hurley's accident spread, good wishes began to pour in from across the football community.
“Prayers for @ColinHurley his family and @LSUfootball 🙏🏿🙏🏿,” DevinRepressposted by Florida State University Recruiting Director via X. On3 Reporter House of Nakos Issue a similar message and write via X“Prayers for Colin Hurley and his family.”
Hurley did not see any game action during his first season at LSU, competing behind the starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.
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Nussmeier, 22, will return for his senior season in 2025. LSU also landed the commitment of the Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren JrWho will be on the list next season.
Hurley, a native of Jacksonville, Fla., finished No. 25 in the 2024 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. He reclassified after committing to LSU in 2022 and left high school a year early, arriving on the LSU campus when he was just 16 years old.
In August 2024, LSU head coach Brian Kelly He expressed his early impressions of the young midfielder.
“I think Colin kind of thought, ‘Okay, I’m number three (quarterback),” Kelly, 63, said. He told reporters. “Now he's like, 'You know what, why can't I get in the ring here too?'
