Will Howard's bruised hand raises questions for Ohio State at Cotton Bowl

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One thing was apparent Friday night at Cotton Bowl: Something was wrong with the hand of Ohio State quarterback Will Howard. And it was gross.

Howard was seen on the broadcast and in game photos with a swollen left hand, which is his nonthrowing hand. But he was playing through the pain, leading Ohio State to a 14-7 halftime lead in a College Football Playoff semifinal in Arlington, Texas.

The initial images showing the damage came from the second quarter.