Wisconsin running back Gideon Ituka was placed on a backboard and carted off the field after taking two big hits on the same play midway through third quarter at No. 2 Indiana on Saturday.
Trainers removed Ituka's helmet as he was strapped to a backboard, while players from both teams took a knee. Ituka gave a thumbs-up as he left the field.
After the game, Ituka posted to social media saying he's on the team plane returning home and doing well.
Just wanna let everyone know I'm doing well. On the team plane headed home with my guys. Thanks for all the love and support.
— Gideon Ituka 🇨🇲 (@GideonItuka31) November 15, 2025
Gideon Ituka❤️🤘🏾#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/Y22KpEaq0c
Ituka was tackled for a 3-yard loss with 8:35 to go in the third, initially taking a hit from defensive lineman Stephen Daley. Though the refs spotted Ituka as being down, he continued to run and then was hit high by defensive lineman Daniel Ndukwe as Ituka's head bounced hard off the playing surface.
Wisconsin players ran onto the field, wishing Ituka well after he was placed onto the golf cart.
Indiana won the game 31-7.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
