Cade Stover is refusing to let his injured knee keep him sidelined for the Cotton Bowl.
Going into the team’s trip to Texas, there was some question as to whether the two-time Ohio State captain would play in the Buckeyes’ season finale due to that injury, which he battled through the second half of the season. He wasn’t initially on the list of offensive players slated to meet with the media on Wednesday, sparking speculation that he could sit out the game to prioritize getting healthy ahead of the 2024 NFL draft.
But Stover has been practicing with the Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium this week, and he said during his interview session Wednesday that he will be on the field for his final game as a Buckeye on Friday when Ohio State faces Missouri (8 p.