Ohio State’s most dominant performance of the season to date meant more Buckeyes got the opportunity to see game action against Western Kentucky on Saturday.
A season-high total of 68 Ohio State players saw action on offense, defense and/or special teams against the Hilltoppers – 12 more than against Youngstown State and 10 more than against Indiana. Twenty-eight Buckeyes played snaps on offense and 29 Buckeyes played snaps on defense while another 11 saw action on special teams only.
Ten Buckeyes saw their first playing time of the season against Western Kentucky: running back Evan Pryor, wide receiver Kojo Antwi, tight end Jelani Thurman, offensive linemen Victor Cutler Jr.