Ryan Day gives update on plan for TreVeyon Henderson moving forward

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday and gave some insight into the plan for freshman running back TreVeyon Henderson moving forward.

“Buckeyes coach Ryan Day says freshman RB TreVeyon Henderson will have a bigger role in the offense following his 277-yard rushing performance against Tulsa,” ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg tweeted. “Doesn’t commit to Henderson being the starter, but would expect to see even more opportunities for him.”

This should be no surprise for Buckeyes fans after Henderson’s breakout performance.

Henderson broke an Ohio State school record on Saturday and earned multiple honors after his 277-yard outing.

On Monday he picked up two league-wide honors for that incredible performance.

Henderson, who broke a Buckeyes freshman record against Tulsa when he racked up 277 yards on 24 carries, shared the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week Award and also was tabbed as the conference’s Freshman of the Week for his efforts against the Golden Hurricanes.

‘I was expecting something like this’

While Ohio State fans have been patiently waiting to see their new ball-carrier shine, Henderson says he was ready for the opportunity when his name was called on Saturday.

“I was expecting something like this … I had a lot of big goals for myself,” Henderson said. “And I reached one of my goals today. But I got plenty more, so I have to keep working.”

After only toting the football 14 total times against Minnesota and Oregon, Treveyon Henderson was the focal point of the Buckeyes offense on Saturday. He is now averaging more than 9 yards per carry this season and has found pay dirt four times following his three touchdown performance against Tulsa.

Henderson becomes the first Ohio State player to earn the honor of Player of the Week since Justin Fields, who earned it for his performance at Michigan State last December. Henderson is the third straight winner of the league’s Freshman of the Week for the Buckeyes, following in the footsteps of C.J. Stroud who earned the honor in each of the first two games this season for Ohio State.

The Buckeyes are back to work Saturday night against Akron in a primetime matchup with the Zips and nobody will be surprised if Henderson gets another heavy load.