Through the first eight games of Ohio State’s 2021 season, the Buckeyes’ top three wide receivers have played just about every snap with the first-team offense.
Unlike in past years, when the Buckeyes have rotated as many as six receivers in and out of the lineup, Ohio State has relied almost exclusively on its three starting wide receivers this season. Chris Olave has played 419 snaps, Garrett Wilson has played 412 snaps and Jaxon Smith-Njigba has played 349 snaps; no other Buckeye wideout has been on the field for more than 106 offensive plays.
That will change on Saturday against Nebraska.