by Malcolm Butler
Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie told media on Tuesday that starting quarterback Jack Turner will play this Saturday against North Carolina State.
During his normal Tuesday presser, Cumbie gave an update on Turner, who left the season opener Aug. 31 vs. Nicholls State in the first quarter with an apparent knee injury.
“I anticipate Jack being able to play Saturday,” said Cumbie. “He practice Monday night and practiced last Friday and has done a nice job.’
In limited action in the 25-17 win over the Colonels at Joe Aillet Stadium, Turner was 4-of-8 for 70 yards, including a 28-yard TD pass to Solomon Lewis. He also threw a pick six for Nicholls State’s first score of the game.
Turner left the game with 3:53 remaining in the opening quarter after an incomplete pass to Eli Finley. He immediately went to the medical tent before then being taken into the Davison Athletic Complex for further evaluation.
“When you talk about players taking care of their bodies, you do it in a preventative way,” said Cumbie. “But you also do it so if you do happen to have an injury, it’s mitigated from the standpoint of severity and you are able to come back from it quicker. Jack does a great job taking care of his body with Coach Dave Schulz and our staff. I anticipate him playing Saturday.”
Blake Baker came on in relief of Turner and completed 12-of-24 passes for 207 yards, one TD and two interceptions.
Tech and North Carolina State will kickoff at 11:03 a.m. CT on Saturday.
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