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Injury Sidelines Ohio State's Carnell Tate in Crucial Big Ten Matchup
8 Nov
Summary
- Top-ranked Ohio State holds out star WR Carnell Tate for second half
- Tate has been a favorite target of QB Julian Sayin this season
- Reason for Tate's absence remains unclear, per Ohio State coach Ryan Day
On November 5, 2025, the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes were leading the Purdue Boilermakers 24-3 at halftime of their Week 11 road game. However, the Buckeyes will be without one of their star wide receivers, Carnell Tate, for the second half of the contest.
Tate, who has been a favorite target of Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin this season, did not play a single snap in the first half. According to Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, the decision was made before the game to hold Tate out, though the specific reason for his absence remains unclear.
"He's not gonna play. We're gonna hold him," Day told the Big Ten Network during the halftime interview. "It was kind of a thing before the game -- we just didn't feel comfortable putting him out there, so you won't see him in the second half."
The Buckeyes entered the game as the top-ranked team in the country and are looking to maintain their undefeated record and push towards a potential College Football Playoff berth. Tate's absence will be a notable loss for the Ohio State offense, as he has been a key contributor throughout the season.
