Total Breakdown: Ryan Day broke down in tears when he broke the awful news about this important player and provided a heartbreaking update.

Total Breakdown: Ryan Day broke down in tears when he broke the awful news about this important player and provided a heartbreaking update.

Head coach Ryan Day announced that safety Lathan Ransom will miss the rest of the regular season due to a lower-body injury, which is a huge blow for the Ohio State Buckeyes defense.

Ransom appeared to have suffered a lower-body injury when he was taken out of the game early in the fourth quarter of their victory over Wisconsin earlier this month.

Ransom appeared to get the injury after a non-contact play, and he went straight to the injury tent for more assessment. The Ohio State medical crew then wheeled Ransom to the locker room.

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) eludes a sack attempt by Ohio State defender Lathan Ransom (8) during the second quarter of their game.

During the team’s Saturday game against Michigan State, Ransom was observed riding a scooter while wearing a walking boot.

Day characterized Ransom’s injury as “long term” when questioned about it following the Michigan State game.

Day stated, “Lathan’s injury is more long-term.” “However, I believe we’ll have Josh Proctor back here very soon.”

Day did left open the chance that Ransom may return for the postseason, and if the Buckeyes make it to Indianapolis, maybe even for the Big Ten championship game.

Ransom was fourth on the team in terms of tackles with 31 overall (20 solo and 11 assisted), one interception, two pass breakups, a forced fumble, a quarterback hurry, and extra. five tackles for loss prior to the match.

Ransom broke his leg against the Utah Utes in the Rose Bowl in 2022 and had to be taken off the field due to another major injury.

But Ransom recovered from that injury and was once again a standout player for the Ohio State defense.