Ohio State’s top wide receiver was dealing with a leg injury against Notre Dame on Saturday night.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught the first pass of Ohio State’s second possession Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. His legs got crunched as he was brought down near the sideline.
Smith-Njigba exited the game and received some medical attention. He was then seen riding a stationary bike on the sideline.
Though Ohio State scored a touchdown on that possession, they punted on their next two series without Smith-Njigba.
After missing two possessions, Smith-Njigba returned with about three minutes left before halftime. He caught one pass for a loss on that series.
Smith-Njigba was a monster last season with 95 catches for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns.
Though having an explosive receiver dealing with an injury isn’t a good thing, the Buckeyes still have Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka catching passes.
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