Updated: November 1, 2009, 6:42 PM ET

Wake's Skinner has concussion

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By Heather Dinich
ESPN.com
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Wake Forest quarterback Riley Skinner is questionable for Saturday's game at Georgia Tech with a mild concussion he suffered in Saturday's 28-27 loss to Miami, the school announced on Sunday.

Skinner has undergone a CT scan and will be cleared by a doctor before returning to practice. Wake Forest does not practice on Sunday and will return to the field Monday night.

Skinner's helmet was knocked off with about 6:22 left in the game on Saturday, and that's when he was injured. On the play, Skinner picked up 12 yards on a third-and-eight to give Wake Forest a first down at its own 29. He was replaced at quarterback by fifth-year senior Ryan McManus, an inexperienced backup who would be Skinner's most likely replacement in Atlanta.

McManus completed five of nine passes for 42 yards during the most extensive playing time of his career.

The loss of Skinner is a huge hit to a team that's struggling down the stretch to become bowl eligible under coach Jim Grobe. The Demon Deacons still need to find two wins to reach the postseason, and with games remaining against Georgia Tech, Florida State and Duke, having their top quarterback and leader healthy will be critical. Skinner completed 29 of 43 passes for 349 yards and two touchdowns against Miami. He also scored on a seven-yard run and caught a 17-yard pass.

During the Miami game, Skinner set the school record for passes attempted in a career and the most 300-yard passing games in a season with four. He also moved into second place in the ACC record book with 824 career pass completions.

Heather Dinich covers the ACC for ESPN.com.