CONWAY, S.C. — Coastal Carolina coach Tim Beck said starting quarterback Grayson McCall is doubtful for this week’s game against Marshall after sustaining a scary hit in the win at Arkansas State on Saturday and spending a night in the hospital.
McCall ended his run with a slide and took a hard hit from Red Wolves defensive back Trevian Thomas late in the Chanticleers’ 27-17 victory. McCall’s head appeared to bounce against the turf.
McCall, the three-time Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, lay on the ground for several moments before he was carted off the field and taken to a hospital, where he remained overnight for tests and observation.
Beck said Monday that McCall did not suffer a concussion and was home and in good spirits. While saying it was doubtful for McCall to face the Thundering Herd (4-3, 1-2) at home on Saturday, Beck would not rule out his return in the next game for the Chanticleers (4-3, 2-2).
McCall has played in 42 games the past five seasons, throwing for 10,005 yards with 88 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He set an NCAA mark with a 207.6 passing efficiency rating for the 2021 season.