June 21, 2026

Notes: Ohio State football running back Miyan Williams sees heavy workload at Northwestern


EVANSTON, Ill. — Miyan Williams served as a bellcow back for Ohio State in its 21-7 win at Northwestern. A week after Williams was banged up while colliding with a first-down marker at Penn State, injuring his right hand, he saw a career-high in carries. The heavy workload stemmed from inclement weather that prioritized the ground game, as well as the absence of TreVeyon Henderson due to an apparent foot injury. Marvin Harrison Jr.:’I want to be great so bad.’ Marvin Harrison Jr. combines talent with work ethic at OSU Williams ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns on 26 attempts. None of the Buckeyes’ other healthy scholarship running backs, a group that included freshman Dallan Hayden and converted linebacker Chip Trayanum, garnered any carries. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said it was a consideration to use either Hayden or Trayanum to spell Williams, but the staff felt like the redshirt…

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