Ohio State, Jeremiah Smith and Michigan
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Joel Klatt previewed "The Game" between Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines. He analyzed what Michigan needs to happen to beat Ohio State and earn their fifth-straight win. Joel examined how the health of Ohio State wide receivers Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith will impact the game.
The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes host Rutgers Scarlett Knights in a Big Ten showdown Saturday, but the game arrives with a clear wrinkle. Key receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate will not play, forcing the Buckeyes to adjust on the fly.
No. 1 Ohio State will be without both of its top receivers for the final home game of the regular season against Rutgers. Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith are both listed as out in the Buckeyes’ injury report released ahead of Saturday’s noon kickoff.