MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 13: (L - R) Stephen Morris #17 and Ryan Williams #11 of the Miami Hurricanes warm up prior to the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on October 13, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Stephen Morris;Ryan WilliamsStephen Morris #17 and Ryan Williams #11 of the Miami Hurricanes warm up prior to the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on October 13, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Source: Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
CORAL GABLES (AP) — Miami quarterback Ryan Williams will require surgery in the coming days to repair an injured right knee.
The school says he injured his anterior cruciate ligament during a scrimmage Friday night. There is no timetable for his return, but the typical recovery from ACL surgery is several months.
READ MORE: NBA fines Miami Heat $25,000 for violating 'bench decorum'Williams was Stephen Morris’ backup last season.
READ MORE: Man faces several charges including pointing laser at BSO aviation unitThe only other quarterback on Miami’s roster with any experience is Gray Crow. Freshman Kevin Olsen has been battling Williams throughout the spring for the No. 1 spot on the depth chart.
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