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The 10 Biggest Surprises From the First Half of the Ohio State Football Season

Ohio State’s 6-0 start to the regular season is no surprise heading into the bye week.

Along the way, though, there’s been plenty of developments that Buckeye fans might not have seen coming.

From standout performances that caught spectators off guard, star players taking steps back, injuries to key performers and everything in between, we’ve detailed the 10 biggest surprises from Ohio State’s season so far.

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JSN's absence a nonfactor

Even with the star-studded stable of wideouts Ohio State possessed coming into the season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba figured to be an indispensable asset for the Buckeye offense.