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5 Ohio State Players to Watch in The Game vs Michigan Football

By Jacob Bruetsch

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 and C.J. Stroud #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after a victory against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium on November 19, 2022 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 and C.J. Stroud #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after a victory against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium on November 19, 2022 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /
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Nov 19, 2022; College Park, MD, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Dallan Hayden (5) scores a rushing touchdown against Maryland Terrapins in the third quarter in their Big Ten game at SECU Stadium.
Nov 19, 2022; College Park, MD, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Dallan Hayden (5) scores a rushing touchdown against Maryland Terrapins in the third quarter in their Big Ten game at SECU Stadium. /

2. Dallan Hayden

Similarly to Michigan football, Ohio State’s running backs are a bit banged up. Starter TreVeyon Henderson has been dealing with a foot injury since October, and second-string Miyan Williams hurt his foot as well against Indiana two weeks ago.

Last week, this meant turning to Hayden, the third-string true freshman. He certainly picked up the slack, gaining 146 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries.

On the season, Hayden has 100 carries, which is just seven less than Henderson and 17 less than Williams. With these carries, he’s gained 503 yards and five touchdowns.

The health of the Buckeyes’ running backs is a question that won’t be answered before kickoff. If both Henderson and Williams are still banged up, Hayden could be in for another heavy week. Despite his backup status, he’s more than capable of playing well and will need to be accounted for.

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