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With Zed Key sidelined, Ohio State center Felix Okpara thrust into learning experience

IMG_7408by:Andy Backstrom•01/12/23•

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Felix Okpara by Graham Stokes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Ohio State freshman center Felix Okpara has been thrust into a significant role with Zed Key sidelined by injury. (Graham Stokes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

COLUMBUS — As soon as Ohio State center Zed Key bent over holding his left shoulder in pain last week against then-No. 1 Purdue, Buckeyes freshman Felix Okpara knew his role was about to change.