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#2 Buckeyes Expecting Big Returns on Defense This Week

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Tom Harvey | Last updated 11/25/23

Breaking: #2 Buckeyes Expecting Big Defensive Returns This Week

The Ohio State Buckeyes are expecting to get DL Michael Hall Jr and LB Tommy Eichenberg back for their big tilt against the Michigan Wolverines today. Hall exited against Michigan State in Week 11 and missed Ohio State’s Week 12 matchup against Minnesota with an injury. Eichenberg missed the Michigan State game and their win against Minnesota with an apparent elbow injury.

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Buckeyes Defense Getting Healthy

Hall, a veteran starter for Ohio State, was expected to have a breakout season in 2023. However, injuries have been a bit of a setback for him. Best known for being a run stopper, Ohio State will need him in this matchup against Michigan RBs Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards.

Eichenberg was a 1st team all Big Ten performer in 2022, as well as a 2nd team All American. So far this season, he has 73 total tackles, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble. Eichenberg’s return this week is massive for Ohio State, as they are needing to be at full strength for this huge rivalry game with College Football Playoff implications.

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