Northwestern lost quarterback Brett Basanez for a sizable chunk of the second half in Saturday’s loss at Minnesota. The Wildcats hope they haven’t lost him for Saturday’s meeting with Ohio State.
Basanez suffered a right shoulder sprain on a touchdown run in the Metrodome, left the game and later returned briefly. But he was replaced by freshman Chris Malleo and could be out again this week depending on the condition of his shoulder.
“We expect Brett to play,” coach Randy Walker said Monday. “We’re waiting to see where things are [Tuesday]. How much he’s limited, we’ll know more as the week goes on.”
The news was not as promising for safety and kick returner Derell Jenkins, who is out for the season with a broken wrist. Jenkins returned three kickoffs in the first half at Minnesota but was blocking on a return when he was hurt.