June 28, 2026

Football: Ohio State defense prepares for Purdue in ‘survival mode’


Ohio State redshirt junior cornerback Damon Arnette (3) takes on Minnesota offense during the first quarter of the game on Oct. 13. Ohio State won 30-14. Credit: Amal Saeed | Assistant Photo Editor Injuries have been a significant issue for the Ohio State defense. Starting with the core muscle injury to junior defensive end Nick Bosa on Sept. 15, an injury that will continue to keep him out of the lineup indefinitely, the Buckeyes went into their matchup against Minnesota down two more starters — junior linebacker Malik Harrison and junior defensive end Jonathon Cooper, both sidelined amid concussion protocol. As Ohio State defeated the Golden Gophers 30-14 en route to its seventh win of the season, two more players went down: redshirt junior cornerback Damon Arnette and redshirt junior defensive lineman Robert Landers. With the injuries and continued issues on the defensive end, the Ohio State defense has had…

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