Linebacker Arvell Reese 'not returning' against Youngstown State after suffering injury in first half

Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese will miss the remainder of the Buckeyes’ showdown against Youngstown State.

Reese suffered an injury on the kickoff following Ohio State’s touchdown, a 71-yard scamper from Marvin Harrison Jr. to open the game. He went back to the locker room following a commercial break, and now it’s being reported he’ll miss the rest of the contest.

“Guys, I just got word on Arvell Reese. I’m told he is not returning for the rest of the game,” reported Big Ten Network.

Kirk Herbstreit: ‘Zero’ panic for Ohio State after Week 1

Meanwhile, Kirk Herbstreit is far from panicked regarding Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes after Week 1.

Many sold their stock in the team following the performance of quarterbacks Kyle McCord and Devin Brown against the Indiana Hoosiers. However, Herbstreit isn’t one of those doubters, and the ESPN College GameDay analyst believes Ohio State will be just fine.

“I’m over here,” Herbstreit said, moving the needle to zero percent. “Based on the one game. They (Ohio State fans) think Kyle McCord’s terrible, because he didn’t hit some open receivers. Chill out. 

“They thought CJ Stroud was terrible, because he lost to Oregon. That’s just the lunatic fringe there. They’re out of their mind.”

Alas, we’re willing to bet Urban Meyer agrees with Kirk Herbstreit, after the former Buckeyes leader sent a message to any fans who doubt Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes after Week 1. Joining Tim May for Urban’s Take, Meyer decided to make his feelings known on the job Day’s currently doing at Ohio State.

“Once again, you don’t want to disrespect fans. They’re the ones that buy the tickets. They’re the ones that watch Big Noon Kickoff. God bless them. This is the United States of America. You’ve got an opinion, that’s your opinion. But for someone to say, you know, I would handle things differently than Ryan Day, you know, come on. I mean, name one human being on this planet that has more experience and is better at managing quarterbacks than Ryan Day. I can’t, and I’ve been around the game my entire life. I can’t name one. He’s as good as there is,” explained Meyer. “So, in Ryan we trust. You’re fine. It’s a new quarterback. Was a little clunky, yeah. But okay, they won by three scores. Let’s have a really good Tuesday, Wednesday practice, fix it and move on. 

“So once again, what do I have to say about the doubters? All good, you know. Give your opinion, but if you can name one person that walks the planet that’s more qualified to do what they’re doing than Ryan Day … and that stuff, I’d like to shake that person’s hand. Because I’ve got news, that person does not exist.”