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Ohio State’s banged-up secondary takes another hit in game vs. Rutgers
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Ohio State is taking on Rutgers in Columbus, but the Buckeyes are not playing at full strength.
This Ohio State secondary has been plagued by injuries of late, with Cam Brown, Cameron Martinez, and Jordan Hancock all out against Rutgers. Well, things might be getting even worse. Graduate Transfer Tanner McCalister had to be helped off the field, and later returned to the sidelines without his helmet.
Tanner McCalister remains out of the game for Ohio State. He’s on the sideline with his teammates, but does not currently have his helmet with him. Ronnie Hickman said earlier this week that McCalister was dealing with a groin injury.
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McCalister was already dealing with a groin injury this week, so this could simply be a re-aggravation. There has been no word on if McCalister will return in this game, but being on the sidelines without a helmet is probably not a good sign.
With Martinez also out, the Ohio State secondary is suddenly looking very thin. While the team should have no problem getting past Rutgers, these injuries could end up playing a major role in the rest of the Buckeye’s season.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Tradition. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.