Louisville's football team has reportedly withstood an injury scare for one of its star players.

Cornerback Jaire Alexander "is day to day" after injuring his right knee during Saturday's victory over Purdue, according to his father.

"Everything is all good. He is day to day. (It was) not a major injury, thank God," Landis Alexander texted the Courier-Journal's Jeff Greer on Sunday. "... (It) could have been really bad."

Alexander, a preseason All-American in some circles who is also viewed as a potential first-round NFL draft pick, was hurt returning a blocked field goal in the second quarter of the game. He was helped off the field and did not return after receiving medical attention on the Cards' sideline.

Louisville (1-0) travels next to face North Carolina (0-1) at noon Saturday before hosting reigning National Champion Clemson the following week.

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