May 29, 2026

Are Ohio State football’s running backs healthy for Michigan, and should Dallan Hayden start regardless?


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s top two running backs are expected to at least attempt to practice in preparation for Saturday’s game against Michigan. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day, though, is at least open to the possibility that neither TreVeyon Henderson nor Miyan Williams is the best option right now. True freshman Dallan Hayden has forced that conversation with his play behind that injured tandem the past two weeks. “It’s definitely worth a conversation,” Day said. “When you put it on film and the film speaks for itself, you have to have that conversation, in this moment, who’s the best guy to put on the field.” Henderson returned from a two-game absence and re-entered the starting lineup at Maryland. He scored on a 31-yard reception on OSU’s first drive, but also appeared to be limping on the sideline afterwards. He completed the first half, rushing for 19 yards on 11…

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