Ohio State went from having two starters out for its season opener to just one starter sidelined for its second game of the season, and the Buckeyes are optimistic their starting lineup will be back to full strength for their third game of the year.
While Cody Simon and Donovan Jackson were both available for the second game of the season against Western Michigan after missing the first game against Akron, only Simon ended up returning to action on Saturday night. Ryan Day said after the game that Jackson could have played against the Broncos if needed, but Ohio State’s medical staff felt it was smart to hold him out for one more game, giving him two more weeks to recover as the Buckeyes have their first bye next weekend before returning to action against Marshall on Sept.