Ryan Day confirmed Seth McLaughlin tore his Achilles in practice this week.
The Ohio State head coach announced the news Wednesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. With McLaughlin sidelined, Day said the Buckeyes will move Carson Hinzman to center and have Austin Siereveld at left guard. He also said Luke Montgomery and Joshua Padilla need to be ready if called upon.
Here is a bullet-point recap of Day's media session:
- On Seth McLaughlin: "Seth tore his Achilles on a non-contact injury. Crushed for Seth and our team. Once that wears off, you gotta move on.