Buckeyes Star Carnell Tate’s Health Status Revealed Following Recent Scare

Star Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate was sidelined during Saturday's matchup against Purdue due to precautionary measures following muscle tightness experienced during pregame warmups, as confirmed by head coach Ryan Day. The junior, who ranked as the team’s second leading receiver and a crucial deep threat, remained on the sideline without participating in the game, a noticeable absence given he wasn’t listed on the pregame availability report, indicating the problem arose shortly before kickoff.During a halftime interview, Day officially announced Tate would not return for the game. “He’s not gonna play. We’re gonna hold him,” Day stated on the Big Ten Network. This cautious decision highlights the No. 1 ranked Buckeyes’ strategy as they enter a pivotal end-of-season phase. With Ohio State favored against a struggling 2-7 Purdue team, protecting Tate's health, a potential first-round NFL draft pick, took precedence.Tate has been instrumental this season, accumulating 711 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in eight games. While teammates like standout Jeremiah Smith filled in admirably, Ohio State will need Tate’s explosive abilities for future matchups. The minimal nature of the injury indicates it is not serious, and the expectation is for his return in the next game.