WVU RB CJ Donaldson Leaves TCU Game with Injury for Second Time

MORGANTOWN, W.Va – Mountaineers running back CJ Donaldson was re-injured during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s matchup with TCU and was removed from the game for the second time.

With 8:50 to go, Donaldson rushed for six yards before being piled on top of by Horned Frogs defenders, leaving him showing severe pain while lying on the turf. He was again taken to the medical tent by the West Virginia staff.

In the first half, Donaldson was helped off the field by the West Virginia medical staff following a play late in the second quarter. He took a handoff toward the right sideline and was brought down for a gain of four yards, but struggled to get up. Donaldson was seen leaving the tent minutes later, and returned to start the second half.

UPDATE: WVU RB CJ Donaldson Returns to Action to Start Second Half

Prior to his exit, Donaldson totaled 19 carries for 104 yards and two touchdowns, is fourth 100-yard rushing game of the season and his second-highest total in rushing attempts.