Ohio State football wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. (Syndicate: Columbus Dispatch)
The Ohio State football team must take on Notre Dame without their greatest weapon, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba visibly injured on the sidelines.
Jaxson Smith-Njigba is an impact player on the Ohio State University football team.
Unfortunately for the Buckeyes, his influence is They face Notre Dame in their season opener on Saturday, which happened in his absence.
Smith-Njiba started the game, but got hit early and quit game. His identity is unknown and he was seen on the sidelines being watched by the coach in the first half, without a helmet.
In the second half, he put on his helmet again and re-entered the game.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Injury Update: Star WR has obvious injury
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been on a stationary bike after taking a huge blow from the sideline. He is now standing at 20 and is doing a quick sprint without a helmet. If the Buckeyes didn’t have him, well, you know what a loss.
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) September 4, 2022
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is still being assessed by Ohio State’s medical staff as the Buckeyes’ offense is back on the court. Jayden Ballard is still in the wide receiver game and Emeka Egbuka is in the slot.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 4, 2022
Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the sideline in the south end zone, no helmet trying to get into some sprints and test himself. So far, it doesn’t appear to be heading in a positive direction for him.
— Austin Ward (@AWardSports) September 4, 2022
Smith-Njigba looks like he’s going in. Helmet worn on the Buckeyes huddled during the timeout.
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) September 4, 2022
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been on a stationary bike after taking a huge blow from the sideline. He is now standing at 20 and is doing a quick sprint without a helmet. If the Buckeyes didn’t have him, well, you know what a loss.
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) September 4, 2022
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 4, 2022
Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the sideline in the south end zone, no helmet trying to get into some sprints and test himself. So far, it doesn’t appear to be heading in a positive direction for him.
— Austin Ward (@AWardSports) September 4, 2022
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) September 4, 2022
Apparently the blow that prompted Smith-Njigba’s exit hit him in the head, but it’s unclear if that was the problem or something else question him.
Whatever it is, it’s not ideal for star wide receivers time.
The Buckeyes are trying to start their 2022 season with a statement victory over the Irish. Without Smith-Njiba on the floor, the offense didn’t fully light up. They trailed Notre Dame 10-8 late in the second quarter.
Smith-Njiba has 1,606 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2021 as a sophomore. He enters the 2022 season as a contender for the Biletnikoff Award as the top receiver on an absolutely talented receiving team.
The Buckeyes must play him against the need for stronger opponents and keep him in the next There is a balance between the desire to stay healthy in the campaign.
As the game progresses, his condition is worth watching.
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