Ohio State then-redshirt sophomore right guard Branden Bowen warms up prior to the Buckeyes’ 38-7 win versus Army on Sept. 16, 2017 at Ohio Stadium. Credit: Colin Hass-Hill | Former Sports Editor
Ohio State listed six players unavailable in its weekly status report for Saturday’s matchup with Michigan State, and three more will be game-time decisions.
For the first time this season, redshirt junior wide receiver and team captain C.J. Saunders is not listed as unavailable, but will remain a game-time decision with an undisclosed leg injury.
Redshirt senior offensive tackle Branden Bowen and sophomore defensive end Tyreke Smith missed this past week’s game against Nebraska, but are both expected to be available for the Buckeyes this week.
Sophomore linebacker Teradja Mitchell will miss his second consecutive game, and redshirt sophomore wide receiver Elijah Gardiner is listed as unavailable for the first time this year.
See the full list below:
Game-Time Decision
TE Rashod Berry
DE Tyler Friday
WR C.J. Saunders
Unavailable
WR Kamryn Babb
DT Noah Donald
WR Elijah Gardiner
SAF Ronnie Hickman
LB Teradja Mitchell
DT Taron Vincent
