US EditionTop-Ranked Ohio State Faces Rutgers with Uncertainty over Star Receivers
Ohio State, favored due to strong defense and rushing attack, faces uncertainty with injuries to top receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate ahead of key home game.
- On Nov. 22, Ohio State Buckeyes will host Rutgers Scarlet Knights at noon at Ohio Stadium.
- Ohio State Buckeyes enter as defending national champions with a 14 consecutive wins streak and a defense led by defensive coordinator Matt Patricia allowing just 211.6 yards and 7.2 points per game.
- Ohio State's offense pairs high overall output with elite quarterback accuracy, averaging 441.3 yards per game with 279.5 passing yards and rushing for 222 yards at 6.7 yards per carry vs UCLA.
- With Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate's availability uncertain, depth including Brandon Inniss, Max Klare and Bo Jackson will shape Ohio State's game plan for the final tune-up before Nov. 29.
- Looking toward postseason goals, the Buckeyes view the matchup as a tune‑up for Michigan on Nov. 29 and preparation for the Big Ten Championship Game and playoffs.
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Top-ranked Ohio State faces Rutgers with uncertainty over star receivers
Despite being favored by more than four touchdowns, top-ranked Ohio State does have some concerns going into Saturday’s matchup against Rutgers. The status of star wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate remain unknown going into the Buckeyes’ final tune-up before facing arch-rival Michigan on Nov. 29. Smith is one of the nation’s top receivers with 69 receptions for 902 yards and 10 touchdowns. The sophomore played the first half of last…
Top-ranked Ohio State faces Rutgers with uncertainty over star receivers
Top-ranked Ohio State has some concerns ahead of Saturday's game against Rutgers. The status of star wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate remain unknown. Smith played the first half of last week's victory over UCLA but was benched in…
Top-ranked Ohio State faces Rutgers with uncertainty over star receivers
Top-ranked Ohio State has some concerns ahead of Saturday's game against Rutgers. The status of star wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate remain unknown. Smith played the first half of last week's victory over UCLA but was benched in…
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