Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Miyan Williams dominated out

Ohio State will as soon as once more be with out star extensive receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for Saturday’s recreation at Michigan State, whereas main rusher Miyan Williams additionally will sit out.

Smith-Njigba, a third-team AP All-America crew choice in 2021, injured his hamstring within the season opener towards Notre Dame and has appeared in just one different recreation. He has solely 4 receptions on the season, as Ohio State is being further cautious about his return.

“We’re hoping to get him again this week,” coach Ryan Day mentioned Tuesday. “However once more, it is simply so exhausting to inform. He can are available in right now and say, ‘Nicely, I had somewhat little bit of a setback,’ or he is actually doing good, he is trending to play on Saturday.”

Williams, the crew’s backup operating again, began final week instead of TreVeyon Henderson and tied an Ohio State single-game report with 5 dashing touchdowns and 190 yards in a win over Rutgers. Williams leads the Buckeyes in carries (64), dashing yards (497) and dashing touchdowns (8). Ohio State has not disclosed his harm.

Henderson isn’t listed on Ohio State’s standing report for Michigan State. Day mentioned Tuesday that he anticipated Henderson, who has 318 dashing yards and 4 touchdowns, to play within the crew’s Large Ten highway opener towards the Spartans.

Cornerback Cam Brown, who final performed Sept. 17 towards Toledo, is predicted to return towards Michigan State. Guard Enokk Vimahi can be a game-time choice.

After Michigan State, Ohio State has an open week earlier than internet hosting Iowa on Oct. 22.