June 9, 2026

Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford hears Master Teague and Marcus Crowley are “attacking” rehab


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s coaching staff must trust their players to hold themselves accountable and put in the necessary work during the COVID-19 separation. Running backs coach Tony Alford has the additional complication of two key contributors currently rehabilitating injuries. Marcus Crowley was already out for the spring due to continued recovery from the torn ACL he suffered last season. Presumptive starting running back Master Teague suffered an Achilles injury on the opening day of spring practice. Alford stays in contact with both, though he said the most crucial communication will eventually come from head football athletic trainer Shaun Barnhouse and his staff. “All indications are they’re both doing well in rehab and attacking this thing the way we want them to and the way we expect them too,” Alford said. “(The medical staff) will let coach Day and myself know what we’ve. But all indications are they’re…

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