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Urban Meyer updates status of Ohio State WR Johnnie Dixon
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Urban Meyer had some good news to report during Tuesday’s B1G coaches teleconference, updating reporters on the status of wide receiver Johnnie Dixon.
Dixon, who made his first start as a Buckeye in Week 1 vs. Indiana, missed Saturday’s game against Army with a hamstring injury. The receiver was tried to go in warmups but wasn’t fully healthy.
Meyer said that hamstring injury shouldn’t be long-term though, and Dixon should be back on the field soon.
Meyer on Johnnie Dixon's health: Said he's got a hamstring. Tried to go in warmups vs Army but just couldn't."I don't think it's long-term."
— Bill Rabinowitz 🗞 (@brdispatch) September 19, 2017
Dixon has caught three passes in two games for Ohio State, tallying 77 yards and a touchdown. Two of those receptions and the touchdown came in the season opener against Indiana.
Ohio State finishes up its non-conference schedule this week, hosting UNLV in Columbus.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB