Nearly 20 Buckeyes to miss showdown vs. Michigan, including multiple key contributors

No. 2 Ohio State will be big favorites going into “The Game” versus No. 5 Michigan on Saturday.

The Buckeyes will be going into this heated matchup against their rivals without several of their star players. Ohio State will be without a season-high 19 players for the matchup against Michigan.

Sevyn Banks and Master Teague are among a season-high 19 Buckeyes who will be not be available for The Game. https://t.co/qA9PMs9KUb

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) November 27, 2021

Status report: #OhioState without 19 players vs TTUN: CB Sevyn Banks, LB Palaie Gaoteote and RB Master Teague will all miss The Game. In positive news, WR Emeka Egbuka is back for the #Buckeyes.https://t.co/D5sfrVtMTm pic.twitter.com/Ulk3c16yGr

— Buckeye Fans Only (@buckeyefansonly) November 27, 2021

Ohio State will be without their star senior cornerback in Sevyn Banks, who also missed last week’s dominating 56-7 win at home over Michigan State.

Senior running back Master Teague will also miss the game versus their rival. This season, Teague has rushed for 348 yards and four touchdowns on 66 carries as one of the main, most experienced running backs for Ohio State.

Ohio State looks to extend their winning streak versus Michigan to nine wins and their 16 wins in the last 17 matchups.

Ohio State will need other less-established players on their team to step up and defeat a conservatively tough Michigan team.