DB Jay Timmons among Ohio State starters questionable for USC game
Ohio State were already expected to have 2 starters out vs USC, but also listed 2 as questionable in the initial availability report.
Quarterback Julian Sayin and running back Ja Kobi Jackson are among the Ohio State football starters who may not play in the upcoming game against USC on October 31. According to the Big Ten's initial availability report, nickel back Jay Timmons and wide receiver Brandon Inniss are listed as questionable for the matchup. Sayin and Jackson are the only starters among seven other Buckeyes already confirmed to be out.
Timmons, who made his return to action against Indiana on October 17, recording seven tackles and two pass breakups, was pulled from the lineup during Ohio State's final defensive drives due to an apparent injury. He plans to travel with the team, though his availability remains uncertain. Inniss, who missed Ohio State's game against Maryland on October 10 with an undisclosed injury, played the full game against Indiana on October 24, contributing one catch for 6 yards.
Freshman wide receiver Brock Boyd is also listed as questionable for the USC game. Sayin and Jackson were both expected to be out for the game, with Sayin out indefinitely due to an injury sustained in the fourth quarter of Ohio State's Indiana game and Jackson recovering from foot surgery, according to an ESPN report on October 21.
Ohio State offensive lineman Austin Siereveld, who missed the previous two games due to illness, was notably left off the availability report. Coach Ryan Day stated that Siereveld has returned to full practice this week and expects the senior to be an option for the game, though he remains uncertain whether he will be able to play the entire match. Ohio State's game against USC is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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