Will Jeremiah Smith be in the lineup today? Information regarding injuries to Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is scarce ahead of the game against Rutgers.

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Is Jeremiah Smith playing today? Ohio State Buckeyes WR injury news is slim vs. Rutgers image

TL;DR

  • Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State's top wide receiver, is a question mark for Saturday's Rutgers game.
  • Fellow wideout Carnell Tate is also uncertain to play against Rutgers.
  • Their availability is concerning with The Michigan game and championship implications approaching.
  • Coach Ryan Day stated both receivers are working hard to return to the field.

Jeremiah Smith is the best wide receiver in the country.

If a wideout in this era was ever going to contend for a Heisman Trophy, it'd be the Ohio State Buckeyes sophomore.

That's what makes any time that Smith isn't on the field about as notable as can be.

And Smith has missed time recently for Ohio State.

The Buckeyes play at 12 noon Saturday against Rutgers. Smith isn't a sure thing to be out there.

With The Michigan game just a week out, this is a particularly worrying development.

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Will Jeremiah Smith be in the lineup today?

It's not clear if Smith will be playing Saturday for Ohio State against Rutgers.

He and fellow WR Carnell Tate are both question marks.

On Wednesday, OSU head coach Ryan Day commented on the duo, stating: "They're working hard to get back on the field."

That timing doesn't bode great for their chances of being available Saturday.

The Buckeyes would certainly rather have their players healthy for The Michigan game, the Big Ten championship, and the College Football Playoff than for a contest against Rutgers, but every game contributes to the overall picture.

Smith's quicker return to play improves his prospects for being fit for more significant contests. There's a distinct lack of details available regarding the situation with these skilled receivers.

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