Eddie Robinson Jr gives injury update on Alabama State QB Andrew Body

Alabama State football secured its first SWAC victory without starting quarterback Andrew Body during their Week 4 matchup against Mississippi Valley State. The team is now set to face the Hornets at Bethune-Cookman, where Andrew Body will once again be absent from the field. Alabama State's head coach, Eddie Robinson Jr., provided an injury update on Body during a press conference on Wednesday, September 30.

Body has been placed in a hard cast on his non-throwing wrist, and the timeline for his return remains uncertain due to the variable nature of bone healing. Initially, Robinson had stated that Body had only sprained his wrist, but later clarified that the injury was actually bone-related, characterized by limited oxygen and blood flow to the area. Consequently, a full recovery may take longer than initially anticipated, ranging from a few weeks to several months.

Despite the absence of Andrew Body, the team and the injured player himself remain optimistic about his recovery. As a result, the focus has shifted to true freshman quarterback Aaron Frye, who made his debut against Mississippi Valley State and delivered an impressive performance. Frye went 10-for-21 in the air, throwing for 137 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.

Additionally, he contributed significantly on the ground, gaining 29 rushing yards on nine carries, and scored twice on the ground, marking the most touchdowns scored by a QB for Alabama State this season.