LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Vanderbilt edge rusher Miles Capers was placed on a flat board and taken off the field on a stretcher after being injured while attempting to make a tackle midway through the second quarter of Saturday night's 20-13 win over Kentucky.
Capers was transported to a hospital for imaging as a precaution but was later seen back on the sideline in the second half.
Capers was caught under a moving pile of players tackling Wildcats running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye and lay on the turf for a moment after the play. Vanderbilt medical personnel immediately rushed to his assistance as Kroger Field fell silent, and players from both teams knelt and prayed as a wooden board was brought over. A stretcher was brought over soon after.
Capers was stabilized and gently placed on the stretcher before being wheeled off the field.
Commodores players surrounded Capers in a show of support for the senior, who was named Southeastern Conference defensive lineman of the week on Monday for his performance in last week's historic 40-35 upset of top-ranked Alabama. Capers had a strip sack and forced fumble that led to a touchdown in the victory and is fourth on the team with 22 stops and tied for the team lead with 4.5 tackles for loss.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.