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 sport at Michigan State, whereas main rusher Miyan Williams additionally will sit out.

Smith-Njigba, a third-team AP All-America choice in 2021, injured his hamstring within the season-opener in opposition to Notre Dame and has solely appeared in a single different sport. 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 stated Tuesday. “However once more, it is simply so laborious to inform. He can are available at the moment and say, ‘Effectively, 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 working again, began final week instead of TreVeyon Henderson and tied an Ohio State single-game document 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 damage.

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

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

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