JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA NEWS

ESPN Report: Jaxon Smith-Njigba out for Ohio State against Rutgers Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is out against Rutgers with a hamstring injury, per ESPN.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • DISPATCH.COM

To remain out Saturday Smith-Njigba (hamstring) will not play against Rutgers and his status for the Week 6 game against Michigan State has yet to be determined, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ohio State continues to be cautious with its star receiver as he recovers from a hamstring injury suffered in the season opener. Smith-Njigba will be out again Saturday and it's up in the air as to whether he returns against Michigan State before the Buckeyes' bye week.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Coach Ryan Day said Tuesday that the staff isn't putting a timetable on Smith-Njigba's (undisclosed) return to the field, saying the wideout has a "day-to-day" mindset, Cameron Tea...

Impact Smith-Njigba suffered a hamstring injury during the season opener and sat out Week 2, but he made his return against Toledo and played 22 offensive snaps, catching just two of three targets for 33 yards before being sidelined again versus Wisconsin. It's unclear if his most recent absence was related to the initial hamstring injury, but it doesn't appear like the star wideout is dealing with a major injury.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How long will Ohio State football's Jaxon Smith-Njigba be unable to play? Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been unavailable in two of the last three games after suffering a hamstring injury in the season...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Jaxon Smith-Njigba injury update: Why Ohio State receiver will miss game vs. Wisconsin Smith-Njigba played in the Buckeyes' Week 3 matchup against Toledo, but has dealt with injuries since his first game against Notre Dame.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jaxon Smith-Njigba injury update: Why Ohio State receiver will miss game vs. Wisconsin Smith-Njigba played in the Buckeyes' Week 3 matchup against Toledo, but has dealt with injuries since his first game against Notre Dame.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Out against Wisconsin Smith-Njigba (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against Wisconsin, Joey Kaufman of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Per Kaufman, it's unclear if Smith-Njigba's absence Saturday is related to the hamstring injury that he suffered in the season opener. Regardless, this is a huge development for the Buckeye passing game. Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka stand to be the top receivers for Ohio State in a tough matchup against Wisconsin.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 7 USC, No. 6 Oklahoma could be on CFP collision course

In an early-season twist, Lincoln Riley's current team (USC) and his ex (Oklahoma) could vie for CFP spot, Bryan Fischer writes.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba again game-time decision for Ohio State football As Ohio State hosts Toledo on Saturday night, receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was listed as a game-time decision for the second straight week.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • DISPATCH.COM

Appears to be a go Saturday Smith-Njigba is in uniform and warming up with the first-team offense ahead of Saturday's kickoff against Toledo, Cameron Teague Robinson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith-Njigba looked good all throughout warmups and was seen taking reps with the first-team offense, signaling his return will be happening after missing action last week against Arkansas State. The junior wideout could be in store for a massive outing against a far inferior opponent in Toledo.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good warming up Smith-Njigba (hamstring) is warming up without any sort of noticeable limp ahead of Saturday's game against Toledo, Bill Rabinowitz of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Smith-Njigba was labeled as a true game time decision for Saturday's contest, but there is early encouragement that he will end up playing based on his initial appearance in warmups. His final decision likely won't be known until shortly before kickoff, but signs are pointing up for the Buckeyes' top receiver to play.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status TBD in warmups Smith-Njigba's (hamstring) availability will be determined during warmups, Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact A report from earlier in the week suggested Smith-Njigba is likely to suit up, but it appears he may actually be a true game-time call. If he can't go, look for Marvin Harrison and Emeka Egbuka to absorb most of the targets while the starting unit is in the game.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State football's Jaxon Smith-Njigba can pick up where he left off when he returns against Toledo: Stephen Means Ohio State football has had to play all but 15 snaps without its best weapon on offense this season, and now he’s gearing up to make his ret...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

NFL odds Week 2: Patriots and Saints lines, best bets

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

What's the latest on Ohio State football's Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Julian Fleming and Kamryn Babb? Ohio State football coach updated the Buckeyes' status for Saturday's game against Toledo.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

College football: Key matchups NFL scouts will watch in Week 3

NFL scouts will be paying special attention to these key matchups in college football's Week 3, Rob Rang writes.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Julian Fleming expected to play for Ohio State

Ohio State is expected to have both Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming back in action Saturday against Toledo.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

How does the potential return of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming impact Ohio State football's offense? Stephen Means and Nathan Baird discuss the potential return of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Will Jaxon Smith-Njigba play in Ohio State football's game against Arkansas State? Stephen Means and Doug Lesmerises discuss Ohio State football's Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Jaxon Smith-Njigba injury update: Ohio State receiver could miss multiple games with hamstring injury Smith-Njigba came out of Ohio State's season opener against Notre Dame, and after a brief return, was out for the second half.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jaxon Smith-Njigba injury update: Ohio State WR to miss time, per report Jaxon Smith-Njigba may not be on the field for Ohio State for the next few weeks as he deals with a low-grade hamstring injury. The wide rec...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Source: Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba suffered hamstring injury, should be ready in 'a couple weeks' Ohio State star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will likely miss “a game or two” after suffering a hamstring injury Saturday evening, but s...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

'Down and dirty': Ohio State finds a way to win ugly

It wasn't your typical Ohio State win, but Ryan Day is proud of how his team responded against Notre Dame, Laken Litman writes.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Jaxon Smith-Njigba exits early in Ohio State's season-opening win over Notre Dame Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba missed most of Ohio State's season-opening win over Notre Dame after a hard hit in the first quarter.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • DISPATCH.COM

Heisman Watch: Bryce Young, Caleb Williams, Bijan Robinson rule Week 1

Here's how the top 10 preseason Heisman candidates fared in Week 1 and how that could shake up the odds.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022