Ohio State coach Ryan Day gave an update on star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba before the Arkansas State game.
Day added that Smith-Njigba’s injury is not “long-term” and he will be evaluated over the coming days.after he absorbed a hard hit by Irish safety Brandon Joseph on the Buckeyes’ second drive.
He spent most of the first half under the supervision of team trainers, riding a stationary bike and running on the sideline. During ABC’s telecast of the primetime game, sideline reporter Holly Rowe said Smith-Njigba had “long conversations” with the staff about the back of his left knee and hamstring.
Smith-Njigba went back in with the Buckeyes late in the second quarter and to start the second half, but his return was brief. He played only 15 snaps, according to a tally by Pro Football Focus.Last season, Smith-Njigba caught a school-record 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns.
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