Saluki freshman inside linebacker Cody Crider underwent knee surgery Monday and will be out for the rest of the season, coach Dale Lennon said.

Crider will be placed on a medical redshirt to retain his freshman eligibility for next season. 

He sustained the injury during the season-opening loss to Indiana. He recorded two tackles during the game.

“He would have played a lot for us,” Lennon said. “But he will get a medical hardship [to retain his eligibility].”

The Salukis have eight other inside linebackers on the roster, one of which is also redshirting. Sophomore inside linebacker Tori Millender also left the game against Southeast Missouri State on Sept. 12. He returned with a medical boot, but is cleared to play against Liberty on Saturday. 

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