N.C. State's Baker Suffers Season-Ending Injury

N.C. State junior tailback Toney Baker suffered a season-ending knee injury during the fourth quarter of Saturday's season opener against Central Florida.

The Wolfpack's leading rusher last season, Baker has rushed for 1,272  yards in his career. He has played in 24 career games with a dozen starts, including Saturday's contest, and was named to the preseason watch list for the 2007 Doak Walker Award last week.

Baker has not taken a redshirt season and should be eligible for a medical redshirt.

"This is a tough situation for Toney and for our football team," said first-year head coach Tom O'Brien. "We wish him the best and will support him through his rehabilitation period."