Devin Leary to miss up to eight weeks with broken fibula

Devin Leary could miss up to two months after having surgery for a broken fibula. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

NC State QB Devin Leary suffers broken fibula, will miss up to eight weeks

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 10/18/20

NC State quarterback Devin Leary is expected to miss four to eight weeks after undergoing surgery for a broken fibula, the school announced Sunday.

.@DevinLeary1 had surgery on a broken fibula this morning and will be out 4-8 weeks. Surgery went well, but know he would appreciate your thoughts & prayers, #WPN. pic.twitter.com/4JUhD1449F
— NC State Football (@PackFootball) October 18, 2020

Leary was injured in a 31-20 win over Duke on Saturday at the end of a quarterback run. As he was tumbling toward the ground, Duke safety Lummie Young hit him in the head. Leary's ankle twisted under him, and he was carted off the field with an air cast on his left leg.

And this looks like it could be Devin Leary's last play of the season.

Targeting called on Duke's Lummie Young but the injury is Leary's left ankle getting caught underneath him on the awkward slide pic.twitter.com/B3QeXZCiTW
— Joe Giglio (@jwgiglio) October 18, 2020

The sophomore tweeted early Sunday morning thanking everyone for their support after his injury.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Never question God’s timing, but best believe the bounce back will be greater than ever!
— DLeary (@DevinLeary1) October 18, 2020

Leary won all three of his starts this season and is a big reason why the Wolfpack are 4-1 on the season. He's thrown for 879 yards and eight touchdowns against two interceptions this season.

Bailey Hockman is expected to take over as NC State's starting quarterback.

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