Buckeyes Face Rutgers Missing Key Receivers

• Buckeyes missing Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith due to injuries • Tate has missed three games with hamstring issues • Smith suffered an injury in last week's game • Ohio State defeated UCLA 48-10 despite receiver absences • Tate has recorded 39 receptions for 711 yards this season • Smith leads the team with 69 catches and is a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist • Ohio State ranked No. 1, favored by 30 points against Rutgers

The Ohio State Buckeyes will compete against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights today without star wide receivers Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith due to injuries. As the Buckeyes prepare for their last game at Ohio Stadium before heading to Michigan, the absence of these two players raises concerns about their readiness for next week’s crucial rivalry match.