Mississippi State QB Nick Fitzgerald leaves rivalry game with gruesome injury
Nick Fitzgerald
Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald  suffered a severe injury to  his  right leg in the first quarter of the Bulldogs' rivalry game against Ole Miss Thursday night.
 Fitzgerald 's leg bent in an awkward position when he was tackled following a running play. The game was delayed for several minutes while  Fitzgerald  received treatment on the field before being carted off.
 Fitzgerald  came into the game leading the SEC in yards rushing for a quarterback  with 968 yards on the ground in 11 games.  He  also has thrown for 1 770 yards  15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
 Fitzgerald  was replaced by freshman Keytaon Thompson  who has thrown for 66 yards and a touchdown this season.
[TGT] suffered a severe injury to   [TGT]   right leg in the first quarter of the Bulldogs' rivalry game against Ole Miss Thursday night.
  [TGT]  's leg bent in an awkward position when he was tackled following a running play. The game was delayed for several minutes while   [TGT] received treatment on the field before being carted off.
  [TGT] came into the game leading the SEC in yards rushing for a quarterback  with 968 yards on the ground in 11 games.   [TGT]   also has thrown for 1 770 yards  15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
  [TGT] was replaced by freshman Keytaon Thompson  who has thrown for 66 yards and a touchdown this season.