Ohio State injury report lists 10 absences ahead of Maryland visit

Ohio State enters its matchup with Maryland with a long list of unavailable players, according to the latest game-day availability report published with its injury updates. The Buckeyes are set to be without 10 players for the trip, a situation that forces the program to lean on backups across several position groups.

Among the most notable names listed as out is wide receiver Brandon Inniss, an absence that reshapes Ohio State’s receiving rotation. With Inniss unavailable, the team faces added challenges in terms of veteran experience and continuity on the perimeter, particularly as the Buckeyes adjust routes, timing, and matchup assignments against Maryland’s defensive looks.

The report also indicates major constraints up front, with offensive linemen Phillip Daniels and Austin Siereveld among those ruled out. The loss of multiple starters or key contributors along the offensive line has immediate ripple effects, including the way Ohio State protects the quarterback and handles run fits, particularly if the absence concentrates talent at the tackle and interior spots.

The availability update further suggests Ohio State is short at right tackle, with the report pointing to the Buckeyes having both of their primary options unavailable. That matters because right tackle play is often central to pass protection and edge containment, and it can also determine how comfortable an offensive line is with its identity early in games.

Beyond the offense, the report indicates additional concerns beyond the linemen and receiver, pointing to more uncertainty in the receiving group and the secondary. That combination, offense and defense both missing pieces, can compress Ohio State’s margin for error, especially early when opponents probe for mismatches that come from inexperience.

The severity of the list means this game could become a test of Ohio State’s next-man-up approach. How quickly the Buckeyes stabilize the passing game and maintain cohesive protection schemes will likely weigh heavily, while Maryland will look to exploit gaps created by absences in coverage and in the lineup’s execution.