June 13, 2026

Ohio State coach Ryan Day hopeful for Jaxon Smith-Njigba to return against Arkansas State

Ohio State coach Ryan Day on Monday said he is hopeful star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be available for this week’s game against Arkansas State. Appearing on the Big Ten Network, he expressed optimism that Smith-Njigba will be able to come back after being sidelined for most of the Buckeyes’ season-opening 21-10 win over Notre Dame.   “Having him part of our offense is a big deal,” Day said. “He makes such an impact. Not too many guys at the wide receiver positions makes everybody else on the field better. But Jaxon does.” Ohio State vs. Arkansas State:Looking for a deal on Ohio State football tickets? Arkansas State tickets as low as $20 Ohio State vs. Notre Dame:Reporters roundtable: Was opening win over Notre Dame encouraging result for Ohio State? CJ Stroud:Amid loss and family heartbreak, Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud matures into model leader Day added that Smith-Njigba’s injury…

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