Overview
- Tate dressed and was on the sideline but did not play, despite having no injury designation on the pregame report.
- Day told the Big Ten Network at halftime that Tate would not appear in the second half.
- Broadcasts and reporters, including On3, said Tate tightened up during warmups and Ohio State chose to sit him as a precaution.
- With Tate out, Jeremiah Smith posted a big first half with seven catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.
- Ohio State redistributed snaps to receivers such as Mylan Graham, Bryson Rodgers and Brandon Inniss as the Buckeyes managed the depth chart against Purdue.