# Colorado Buffaloes' Micah Welch Injury Update

> Colorado running back Micah Welch's hand injury could end his season as he's ruled out for Oklahoma State game.
- Title: Colorado Buffaloes' Micah Welch Injury Update | Shortify
- Summary: Colorado running back Micah Welch's hand injury could end his season as he's ruled out for Oklahoma State game.
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- Source: Colorado Buffaloes On SI — https://si.com/college/colorado/football/colorado-buffaloes-micah-welch-dealt-unfortunate-injury-update-oklahoma-state-cowboys
- Published: 2026-10-22T15:40:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: colorado buffaloes, micah welch, oklahoma state cowboys, deion sanders, running back, injury, season ending, sports
## Colorado Buffaloes suffer major blow
Colorado Buffaloes lost running back Micah Welch to injury during Week 7 game against Utah Utes.
## Welch's injury update
Welch finished with one carry for two yards and no touchdowns before being ruled out for Oklahoma State game.
## Deion Sanders' comments
Sanders said Welch is hurting and may have broken his hand, with no idea about severity.

> he's hurting. he didn't practice today. i have no idea [if it's long-term]
## Injury severity concerns
Welch's hand injury could end his season given Colorado's halfway through season status.
## Oklahoma State game impact
Welch ruled out for Oklahoma State game with other offensive players recovering.
## Welch's season stats
Welch had 45 carries for 220 yards and two touchdowns before injury.
## Who replaces Welch?
JaQuail Smith steps into RB1 role with 13 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown.
## Smith's limitations
Smith lacks power running ability, needing alternative for Colorado's run game.
## Damian Henderson II
Henderson II, a 6-2, 205-pound player, could move into increased role.
## Injury opens opportunities
Welch's injury allows other running backs to make impact.
## Key takeaway

Colorado running back Micah Welch's hand injury may end his season after he's ruled out for Oklahoma State game.