Luke Montgomery, the starting left guard for Ohio State, just landed on the questionable list for their upcoming game against Northwestern, a brutal hit for an offensive line already struggling with consistency. This isn’t just another injury report blip; Montgomery and center Carson Hinzman have been the *only* offensive linemen to start all nine games for the Buckeyes this year, making his potential absence a massive shake-up.
The O-Line Carousel Continues for Ohio State
If Montgomery can’t go against the Wildcats, it’s going to force yet another reshuffle for an Ohio State offensive line that has seen five different starting combinations already this season due to injuries and illness. Five different looks! You can’t build rhythm or protect your quarterback when the guys up front are constantly changing. Montgomery has been the rock, the constant in a sea of flux. Losing him now, after he’s anchored the line through every game so far, would put enormous pressure on the depth. We’re talking about a unit that needs to gel, and this news just makes that task even harder.
Other Buckeyes Trending Up and Down
Montgomery isn’t the only one dealing with health concerns, though there’s a glimmer of hope on the receiver front. Wide receivers Phillip Bell and Brock Boyd are still listed as questionable on the latest report. That’s not ideal for spreading the field. However, starting slot receiver Brandon Inniss, who has missed three of the last four games with an unspecified injury, is off the report entirely. Coach Ryan Day sounded optimistic, stating Inniss was “making progress” and “trending toward being available” against Northwestern. Inniss has put up 11 catches for 153 yards and one touchdown in his six games played, so getting him back would be a much-needed boost for the passing game.
The Buckeyes are heading into their game against Northwestern with serious question marks hanging over their starting offensive line. Can they rally and protect Luke Fahey, or will the injury bug keep taking bites out of their depth? This is going to be a real test of resilience for Ohio State.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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