Ryan Day expects TreVeyon Henderson to be ready for Purdue game

Ohio State‘s starting running back TreVeyon Henderson was missing in action in Saturday’s showdown of undefeateds between the Buckeyes and the Maryland Terrapins. When it was all said and done, Ohio State was able to pick up a 20-point victory, 37-17, to advance to 5-0 on the season. 

While the Buckeyes were able to pick up the victory, Henderson was missed, Saturday afternoon. After the game, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day revealed why his star running back was out and whether or not he would be able to suit up for next Saturday’s game against Purdue. 

“So, we expect them to be ready for next week,” said Day. “It was one of those things where the question was, ‘If he played in this game, could he have a setback if you know something happened in the game?’ The answer was yes. 

 “And just based on how everything played out last year, the decision was made to hold him this week to make sure that he was full go next week because we know we got a lot of football ahead of us. And we have a ton of confidence in Chip and in Miyan (Williams) to go ahead in the game and go play. And they did, but I’m excited to get Trey back for next week. He could have played in the game, but the decision was made.” 

Day uncertain on Emeka Egbuka’s injury

As Ohio State rallied back to defeat Maryland on Saturday, the Buckeyes saw wide receiver Emeka Egbuka leave the game with an injury. Afterward, Ryan Day said while he didn’t have much new to say, it seemed like the star receiver avoided a “major” injury.

Egbuka went down with an apparent knee injury in the fourth quarter and immediately headed to the tent. FOX Sports’ Jenny Taft reported it was likely a knee contusion, based on conversations with the medical staff, but Day said Egbuka was still being looked at as of the postgame press conference.

“They’re evaluating him now,” Day told reporters. “Doesn’t seem like something major, but I don’t really have much of an answer for you right now.”

Egbuka is a critical part of the Ohio State offensive attack this season, ranking second on the Buckeyes in receiving yards behind Marvin Harrison Jr. entering play Saturday. He had just one reception for three yards against Maryland when he left the field.