Northwestern's Matthew Harris stretchered off after helmet-to-helmet collision
It was a scary moment at Beaver Stadium when Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg collided helmet to helmet with Northwestern's Matthew Harris.
Big scare after collision between Harris and Hackenberg. Updates @ydrcom @YDRPennState pic.twitter.com/GlXtIof6sW
— Jason Plotkin (@Jasonplotkin) September 27, 2014
Harris lay motionless on the ground for several minutes after the hit, sucking the noise and emotion out of the stadium.
Northwestern’s Matthew Harris being put on a stretcher after taking a Hackenberg helmet/shoulder to the head.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) September 27, 2014
#Northwestern cornerback Matthew Harris still down on the ground and not moving after taking huge hit from Hackenberg by #PennState sideline
— Frank Bodani (@YDRPennState) September 27, 2014
He managed to give a thumbs up as he was carted off the field in front of his teammates, who raised their helmets in respect, as the stadium erupted in applause.
Northwestern’s Matthew Harris gave the crowd a thumbs up after he was carted off the field. (Photo: @rysChen) pic.twitter.com/unWFIdTmdk
— Onward State (@OnwardState) September 27, 2014
Northwestern players holding helmets high in support as Matthew Harris is loaded on stretcher. pic.twitter.com/Hs2v9gfG4K
— Johnny McGonigal (@jmcgonigal9) September 27, 2014
Harris has been taken to hospital for precautionary reasons, according to to CBS Sports.