Rise and shine, Buckeye Nation! Each morning, we get you caught up on the latest news and information regarding the Ohio State Buckeyes and the college athletics world. Here are your headlines for August 5, 2020. C.J. Saunders Denied a Sixth Year of Eligibility C.J. Saunders received some disappointing news from the NCAA – his career is over. Saunders missed all of 2019 with a knee injury and had asked the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility. But his request was denied as the NCAA deemed that he did not meet the criteria for a medical hardship waiver. Saunders was a captain for the 2019 season, despite not playing. He was a former walk-on who earned a scholarship two years ago. He finished his career with 27 catches for 294 yards and a touchdown. Head Coach Ryan Day says Saunders will be on the coaching staff this year in…
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