Okay, so I gotta talk about this Ohio State football injury report, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride keeping up with all these injuries. You wouldn’t believe the stuff I’ve had to do just to get a clear picture of what’s going on.
First off, I started by looking for recent games. I noticed that receiver Carnell Tate was marked as questionable for a game against Iowa. Turns out, he didn’t even play in that game, which they won big, 35-7. But then, for the next game against Oregon, no players were listed as inactive. They are playing well.
Major Setbacks
Then, I dug a little deeper and found some serious injuries that happened during the season. Two linemen, Josh Simmons and Seth McLaughlin, were out for the season. Simmons had a knee injury in October, and McLaughlin tore his Achilles tendon in November. Man, that’s rough. Especially since McLaughlin’s injury happened during practice.
- Josh Simmons: Injured his knee back in October, and that was it for him for the season.
- Seth McLaughlin: Tore his Achilles tendon. It happened in November during practice, not even during a game. He’s out for the season, too.
Playoff Implications
These injuries are a big deal, especially with the College Football Playoff coming up. Ohio State is set to play Tennessee in the first round, and it’s going to be a tough game. They are playing at 8 p.m. ET at Ohio Stadium. Losing a starting left tackle and center at this point in the season, with the expanded playoff format, it’s a real challenge. They’ve had to make some big adjustments, and I really feel for those guys who are out for the season.
I tried to find out more about these players. Seth McLaughlin, for instance, is a transfer from Alabama. He was supposed to be a key player. I read in the Columbus Dispatch that his injury happened during practice on a Tuesday. It’s just a tough break, and it looks like he’s going to miss the rest of the 2024 season. It’s a real shame.
So, there you have it. That’s my rundown of the Ohio State football injury report. It’s been a lot to keep track of, but I wanted to share it all with you guys. It’s a tough situation for the team, but they’re pushing through. Let’s see how they do in the playoffs.
