MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) – Kansas State quarterback Ell Roberson will be sidelined indefinitely after his injury during a victory over McNeese State.

Roberson, who is right-handed, hurt his left hand or wrist. Bill Snyder, coach of the No. 7 Wildcats, was not sure when Roberson would be back.

Snyder refused to elaborate on the injury, even to say if it required surgery.

The Wildcats, the first Division I-A team to reach 3-0, are unlikely to need Roberson this week against Massachusetts, their second straight Division I-AA opponent.

But he could be missed the following week against Marshall, which gave No. 13 Tennessee a scare last week before losing 34-24 on the road. If he’s still out Oct. 4 when Kansas State visits No. 6 Texas, the Wildcats’ chances for a Big 12 championship could be jeopardized.

Roberson was hurt after an incomplete pass during Saturday night’s 55-14 victory.

He left in the second quarter, with the Wildcats up 31-0, and did not return. He completed three of six passes for 63 yards and a touchdown, also rushing for 37 yards on five carries.

Jeff Schwinn probably will start against Massachusetts. Saturday night’s game was only the fifth he’s played for the Wildcats, and he was 5-for-13 for 83 yards, scoring a touchdown on a 1-yard run.

“Granted, we don’t have another one who can do all the things Ell can do, but Jeff is very capable,” Snyder said.

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