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B1G Teleconference: Urban Meyer Says J.K. Dobbins Will Play for Ohio State in the Fall, Demetrius Knox Back at Practice and More

Mike Weber is Ohio State's starting running back. But a true freshman named J.K. Dobbins continues to rise in Tony Alford's position room.

“J.K. is going to play in the fall,” Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer said on the Big Ten teleconference Wednesday. “He's had a very good spring.”

Meyer also said offensive lineman Demetrius Knox returned to practice on Wednesday. He missed Saturday's Student Appreciation Day due to what Meyer described as an "academic issue."

Additional Meyer notes:

  • Meyer said the No. 1 emphasis for the offense with Kevin Wilson this spring was protection, No.