coach Ryan Day drops discouraging outlook on key offensive lineman’s injury status

Ohio State Coach Ryan Day so Provides Grim Update on Offensive Lineman Josh Simmons’ Injury

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day has delivered a discouraging update regarding the status of offensive lineman

Josh Simmons, who suffered an injury during the recent game against Oregon.

Simmons was carted off the field after being hurt in the second quarter, and Day expressed concern over his potential return this season, stating,

“It doesn’t look good on him coming back this season.”

The injury occurred during a challenging match that saw Ohio State fall to Oregon by a narrow margin of 32-31.

Losing a key player like Simmons is a significant blow to the team, and his absence was felt immediately.

In his place, Zen Michalski stepped up to fill the role, while Tegra Tshabola and Austin Siereveld also contributed along the offensive line.

“Zen did a good job of coming in and competing,” Day noted, acknowledging the effort of his players in the face of adversity.

However, with Simmons likely sidelined for an extended period, Ohio State must reevaluate its offensive line strategy moving forward.

After this disappointing loss, the Buckeyes are looking to regroup.

They have a bye week to recover and reassess before facing Nebraska, a critical matchup in the Big Ten.

Day indicated that the coaching staff will need to identify a new starting lineup for the offensive line, stating,

“We’ll have to get all of that identified. We’ll go back to work next week.”

The stakes are high for Ohio State, as expectations were elevated this season, especially after rival Michigan lost head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Now, the Buckeyes find themselves in a position where they must essentially win out to stay competitive in the conference title race.

With upcoming games against formidable opponents, including Penn State and Michigan,

the team’s success will heavily depend on how effectively they can adjust to the loss of Simmons and strengthen their offensive front.

Ohio State’s next game is scheduled against Nebraska on October 26, and the team will need to rally together to overcome these challenges and keep their championship hopes alive.