Ohio State didn’t play as many players as it could have against Arkansas State, but there were still a dozen more Buckeyes who saw playing time against the Red Wolves than in the season opener against Notre Dame.
A total of 63 Buckeyes, including 22 different players on offense and 30 different players on defense as well as 11 Buckeyes who played only on special teams, saw game action against the Red Wolves. While injured wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the only Buckeye who played against the Fighting Irish that didn’t play against Arkansas State, 12 other Buckeyes made their season debuts, including nine freshmen who saw their first playing time in any capacity for Ohio State.