Another terribe news hit the Buckeyes ahead of clash with Indiana Hoosiers as Ryan Day has sorrowfully announced….
In the season finale against the Michigan Wolverines, will the Ohio State Buckeyes be dealing with any significant injuries? When the biggest game of the 2023 campaign comes around, will they be at full strength? What’s new regarding the stability of the Buckeyes’ roster?
Michael Hall Jr. and Lathan Ransom Could Return in Week 13 for Ohio State
Early in the 2023 season, injuries plagued the Buckeyes, but things have since improved under head coach Ryan Day’s team. There’s hope that the roster will be at full strength, or almost there, for the team’s pivotal game against Michigan.
“We should be at full capacity” was Day’s assessment of Ohio State’s situation going into the final week following the team’s 37-3 victory over Minnesota in Week 12, according to Cleveland.com.
It’s implied by this statement that a few players who were previously considered day-to-day, like linebacker Tommy Eichenberg and safety Lathan Ransom, may make a strong comeback in Week 13.
Since Ohio State’s game against Wisconsin on October 24, Ransom has been battling a leg injury. Meanwhile, since the team’s Nov. 4 game against Rutgers, Eichenberg has been sidelined due to an unidentified problem.
security Josh Proctor, who did not play against Michigan State but did play against Minnesota, ought to be available as well.
Following his absence from the Minnesota game, defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. is likewise listed as day-to-day. In the previous Michigan State game, he was limited to just two series before being injured.
“I will try to give you guys somewhat of an update next week,” Day confirmed in response to a specific question regarding Hall Jr. and his availability. Indeed, we anticipate having everyone returned.
For the Buckeyes, the return of multiple important defensive players comes at a favorable moment. Ohio State and Michigan will square off in Week 13 in a matchup between unbeaten teams to decide the Big Ten East champion.
The Big Ten West champion Iowa will face the winner of this game in the Big Ten Championship. It follows that the winner of Ohio State vs Michigan will most likely represent the Big Ten in the College Football Playoff.
For Ohio State, the stakes could not be higher. It’s therefore extremely significant that the team is expected to play at maximum capacity against Blake Corum, J.J. McCarthy, and the Wolverines’ offensive line.
