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The only thing that matters: Inside the injury situations for Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate

The Buckeyes beat UCLA 48-10, but the focus from Saturday night is the status of Ohio State's two star receivers

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Doug Lesmerises
Nov 16, 2025
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Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) limped off the field Saturday night after the Buckeyes’ win, accompanied by assistant director of player development C.J. Barnett (left). (Photo by Doug Lesmerises)

COLUMBUS — Does Ryan Day have any long-term health concerns about Jeremiah Smith or Carnell Tate?

“No,” Day said Saturday night after Ohio State’s 48-10 win over UCLA.

That’s all that matters.

I followed up with receiver and team captain Brandon Inniss about his view on the long-term outlook for Tate and Smith for the rest of the season.

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