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## IU Football: Cignetti Says WR Donaven McCulley is Day-to-Day After Taking Hit vs. FIU ### Cignetti Provides Update on McCulley's Injury Status Indiana University (IU) football coach Tom Allen provided an update on the status of wide receiver (WR) Donaven McCulley, who suffered an injury during the game against Florida International University (FIU). Allen reported that McCulley is day-to-day and is being evaluated by the team's medical staff. McCulley left the FIU game after taking a hit from a defender in the second quarter. He did not return to the game and was seen on the sideline with ice on his shoulder. Allen did not provide any specifics on the nature of McCulley's injury, but he said that the team is hopeful that he will be able to return to action soon. ### McCulley's Importance to IU Offense McCulley is a key member of the IU offense. He is a versatile player who can line up at multiple receiver positions and is a dangerous threat in the passing game. In 2021, McCulley caught 32 passes for 529 yards and six touchdowns. He was also a key contributor in the return game, averaging 27.4 yards per kickoff return. If McCulley is unable to play, it would be a significant loss for the IU offense. He is one of the team's most experienced and productive receivers. The Hoosiers would likely need to rely more heavily on other receivers, such as Cam Camper and Javon Swinton, to step up in his absence. ### IU Faces Challenging Schedule Ahead IU faces a challenging schedule ahead, with games against several ranked opponents. The Hoosiers will need to be at full strength in order to compete in these games. McCulley's health will be a key factor in IU's success this season. The Hoosiers will host No. 18-ranked Penn State University (PSU) in their next game on September 11th. It is unclear if McCulley will be able to play in that game, but his absence would be a major blow to IU's chances of pulling off an upset.