Ohio State was without two starters in its season opener, but Ryan Day hopes to have both back in Week 2.
Left guard Donovan Jackson and Mike linebacker Cody Simon were both sidelined from Ohio State’s 52-6 win over Akron while working their way back from injuries suffered during the preseason, but neither is expected to be out much longer.
Jackson’s return to the lineup is of particular importance as the offensive line had some struggles, particularly in run blocking, with arguably its best player out of the lineup. Redshirt freshman Austin Siereveld filled in admirably in his first career start, but Ryan Day acknowledged after the game that the interior offensive play wasn’t where it needed to be, at least in the first half.