Oregon State DE Isaac Hodgins Has Foot Surgery, Expected to Miss Matchup With Purdue

Oregon State defensive end Isaac Hodgins suffered a foot injury during the team's practice Sunday and underwent surgery. The Boilermakers are scheduled to open the season against the Beavers on Sept. 4 at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Author:
D.J. Fezler
Publish date:
Aug 11, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — When Purdue football takes the field for its season opener against Oregon State on Sept. 4, the Beavers will likely be without one of its key defenders.

Junior defensive end Isaac Hodgins had foot surgery Monday and will be sidelined for eight weeks. According to Nick Daschel of The Oregonian, Hodgins left the team's facility on crutches Saturday and did not attend practice on Monday or Tuesday.

Hodgins is a veteran for the Beavers, having started more games than any other player on the team. He has 30 career starts for Oregon State, including 11 out of 12 games as a freshman in 2018.

The 6-foot, 274-pound defensive lineman is the brother of Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins and the son of former NFL fullback James Hodgins. He has been an immediate contributor since entering the program. During his freshman season, he registered 30 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

As a sophomore, he was a full-time starter and recorded 18 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one pass deflection.

Hodgins is coming off one of his best seasons despite playing in seven games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last season, he was recognized as an All-Pac 12 honorable mention selection after tallying 28 total tackles and 1.5 sacks.

When Oregon State comes to Ross-Ade Stadium to begin the 2021 season, Hodgins' streak of 28 straight starts will likely come to an end.

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