Florida State RB Ousmane Kromah carted off field at Miami, his left leg placed in air cast

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 18). Florida State RB Ousmane Kromah carted off field at Miami, his left leg placed in air cast. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/florida-state-rb-ousmane-kromah-carted-off-field-at-miami-his-left-leg-placed-in-air-cast/article_a34636ab-affb-5aea-89eb-e8c70b4c5d5d.html

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During a game against Miami in Miami Gardens, Florida, Florida State running back Ousmane Kromah suffered a serious left leg injury and was carted off the field late in the first half. The incident occurred when he was tackled after a 10-yard carry near the goal line, with his ankle appearing to buckle during the play. After medical evaluation on the sideline, an air cast was placed on his injured leg before he was taken for further assessment. Kromah had been Florida State’s primary ballcarrier this season, leading in carries and rushing yards thus far.
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Ousmane Kromah, the Florida State running back, was carted off the field late in the first half of their game against No. 3 Miami on Saturday night due to a serious left leg injury. The incident occurred with 1:53 remaining in the second quarter when Kromah appeared to suffer an ankle injury during a 10-yard carry that brought Florida State close to the goal line. After attempting to hop back across the field, he fell and was quickly attended by medical personnel who placed his left leg in an air cast before transporting him for further evaluation.

Kromah had led the team with 14 carries and 44 rushing yards in the first half. He is Florida State’s primary ballcarrier this season, having rushed 114 times for 609 yards and five touchdowns. The injury occurred as Kromah surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for his career at Florida State during the game.

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Fla. Florida State MIAMI GARDENS Miami Seminoles

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Florida State ORG · 4× Kromah PERSON · 3× Miami GPE · 2× Seminoles ORG · 2× Fla. GPE · 1× Florida State’s ORG · 1× MIAMI GARDENS GPE · 1× Ousmane Kromah PERSON · 1×

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Florida State running back Ousmane Kromah was carted off late in the first half of the Seminoles’ game against No. 3 Miami on Saturday night, after suffering what appeared to be a serious left leg injury.
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Florida State running back Ousmane Kromah was carted off late in the first half of the Seminoles’ game against No. 3 Miami on Saturday night, after suffering what appeared to be a serious left leg injury. asserted
what → cart → night
Kromah got hurt on a play that ended with 1:53 left in the second quarter, getting hurt on a 10-yard carry that got Florida State near the goal line. asserted
that → hurt → line
His left ankle appeared to buckle on the play as he continued to run, before getting tackled on the Miami side of the field. asserted
he → appear → field
He tried to make his way back across the field to the Florida State side, hopping on his right foot before eventually falling to the grass and quickly getting tended to by medical personnel. asserted
He → try → personnel
An air cast was placed over his left leg before he was helped onto a cart and driven away for further evaluation. asserted
he → place → evaluation
Kromah had team-highs of 14 carries and 44 rushing yards in the first half for the Seminoles. asserted
Kromah → have → Seminoles
Kromah, a sophomore, went over the 1,000-yard mark for his Florida State career on Saturday night as well. asserted
Kromah → go → night
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