One of the most irreplaceable players on Ohio State’s roster might be done for the year.
Left tackle Josh Simmons was carted off the field in the second quarter against Oregon with an apparent left leg injury, and Ryan Day said after the Buckeyes’ 32-31 loss that the injury is likely season-ending.
"The injury to Josh Simmons hurt," Day said. "I'll have to get the update on Simmons, but it doesn't look great in terms of him being able to come back this season. That's a big hit for us."
Zen Michalski did a good job of “coming in and competing” in Simmons’ place, Day said, but Simmons had been one of the Buckeyes’ most effective and dependable offensive linemen thus far this season.