Big Ten

Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka Out For Saturday’s Game at Purdue

Published

October 13, 2023

Ryan Day and Ohio State are 5-0 against James Franklin and Penn State.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 26: Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan day during the Big Ten Conference Media Days on July 26, 2023 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire)

According to ESPN senior reporter Adam Rittenberg, Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka didn’t travel to Purdue and will miss Saturday’s game.

Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka did not travel and will miss Saturday’s game at Purdue.

— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) October 13, 2023

Egbuka was injured in the fourth quarter along the in last Saturday’s 37-17 win over Maryland. Egbuka had three catches for 40 yards during the game mainly playing slot receiver for Ohio State.

Egkuba is Ohio State’s third leading receiver with 22 catches for 303 yards and three touchdowns.

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OSU QB Kyle McCord has thrown for 1,375 yards with eight touchdowns and only one interception and has achieved a QBR of 86.6 good for sixth in the country.

While Egbuba is out, Xavier Johnson will try to fill the void for the fourth-ranked Buckeyes, and will wait and see if Egbuba is available with its showdown against Penn State next weekend.

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