June 16, 2026

Josh Proctor's status uncertain for Ohio State football's game against Youngstown State

Ohio State could be without one of its starting safeties as it opens its nonconference schedule against Youngstown State on Saturday. Josh Proctor, who started at free safety in last week’s season-opening win at Indiana, was listed as questionable on the Buckeyes’ pregame availability list. The report, which was released two hours ahead of kickoff, did not specify his issue. A veteran who used his extra year of eligibility given to all players by the NCAA as a result of the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Proctor remained with the Buckeyes for his sixth season and edged out freshman Malik Hartford and Syracuse transfer Ja’Had Carter in preseason practices to nab the starting spot in the opening weekend. Oller: Ohio State band misses chance to honor Jim Tressel as ‘I’-dotter Proctor made a strong impression against the Hoosiers as he finished with four tackles and broke up…

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