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Jaxon Smith-Njigba out again as hamstring issues persist

Ohio State star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will not play Saturday against Penn State, the school announced.

The timetable for Smith-Njigba's return is uncertain, sources told ESPN, as he deals with a vexing hamstring injury. Smith-Njigba didn't practice this week and didn't travel with the team to State College, Pennsylvania, sources said.

Smith-Njigba has yet to play a complete game this season for the No. 2 Buckeyes, as the frustration started when he injured his hamstring against Notre Dame early in the season opener. He returned for games against Toledo (Sept.