The Penn State Nittany Lions have a star quarterback in Trace McSorley, but in the Citrus Bowl against Kentucky, they aren’t going to have much depth at the position.

That’s because talented backup QB Tommy Stevens won’t be suiting up for the game, per a report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Coach James Franklin said Stevens had surgery recently and won’t be ready to play if needed against the Wildcats:

“Tommy had an injury about the midpoint of the season that you guys weren’t aware of,” Franklin said Wednesday. “We had a lot of discussions about when was the right time to have the surgery.

“Tommy’s family and the staff decided the best time to have the surgery would be after his academics were finished up (and he had gotten) through the season. He was able to do that and now this will allow him, hopefully, to be a full-go for spring ball.”

Stevens is projected to be the Penn State starter next season, so that’s what the Nittany Lions are most focused on.

Stevens threw for 110 yards and a touchdown this year and added 118 yards and two scores on the ground.