Ohio State will be without 22 players in Saturday's Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Kyle Rowland of the Toledo Blade reported that Buckeyes leading receiver Chris Olave, linebacker Baron Browning, punter Drue Chrisman, reserve running back Steele Chambers and reserve quarterback Gunnar Hoak will be among their inactive players. Safety Marcus Hooker is listed as a game-time decision.
According to conference rules, if the players are out because of positive COVID-19 tests, they could miss the College Football Playoff semifinals because of the Big Ten's 21-day rule.
Olave leads the Buckeyes with 36 receptions for 528 yards and five touchdowns.