One touchdown — let alone the final one — by Ohio State in its 56-14 romp over Indiana on Saturday stood out.
Why?
Because of what it took for Kamryn Babb to get to the end zone as a Buckeye. Babb was a four-star prospect coming out of high school before landing in Columbus.
He has had 4 ACL injuries in his life and kept coming back.
That’s why Ryan Day and everyone on the sidelines were emotional when Babb caught an 8-yard touchdown pass with 8:49 left in the fourth quarter. It was Babb’s first college catch, too.
The videos and pictures tell the story.
THAT'S OUR GUY 🫡 https://t.co/jB1p3q0dJg
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 12, 2022
Nothing but love from @OhioStateFB players after Kamryn Babb's TD ❤️ pic.twitter.com/MYL7786i2E
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 12, 2022
Kamryn Babb in for SIX to extend the @OhioStateFB lead ‼️🔥 pic.twitter.com/RfZR72r4rM
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 12, 2022
This is what it meant for Kamryn Babb to score his first TD for the Buckeyes ❤️@OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/uNbRA6eo24
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 12, 2022
"To see someone that has overcome 4 ACL's and come back to get a touchdown in a stadium like this… it says so much about who he is as a person and you could see what he means to our team."@JennyTaft catches up with @OhioStateFB HC @ryandaytime after their win over Indiana! pic.twitter.com/PETs7nxrrw
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 12, 2022
"He's the most respected on our team, and i'm just super proud of him… This team, we're behind him, and he's behind us."@JennyTaft talks with @CJ7STROUD about @kamm_o after a dominating performance 🙌 pic.twitter.com/xXReyikb7Z
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 12, 2022
Babb’s college career:
• Kam is in his fifth season with the program and has graduated with his degree in communications
• He is a four-time OSU Scholar-Athlete, a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, and has two seasons of eligibility
• Was voted a team captain by his teammates in the fall of 2021, but missed playing the season because of a knee injury
• Also missed the 2018 and 2019 seasons with knee injuries, respectively
• Realized his first action as a Buckeye during the 2020 season, playing in seven games and missing only the game at Michigan State
