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Tim Capurso

Ohio State's Will Howard Insists on Returning to Game vs. Michigan After Big Hit

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard runs with the ball as Michigan defenders close in during the Buckeyes' game vs. the Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024. | Screengrab Twitter @CFBONFOX

The entire Ohio State Buckeyes team and fanbase held their collective breaths during Saturday's game vs. the rival Michigan Wolverines, as starting quarterback Will Howard briefly exited the contest after a huge hit in the second quarter.

On a 2nd-and-11 from the Michigan 24-yard-line with 9:24 remaining in the quarter, Howard scrambled up the middle for a five-yard gain, and took a massive hit from Wolverines defensive back Makari Paige. Howard remained down on the turf for a few minutes before sitting up and exiting the game to the sidelines, where he was examined by the Buckeyes' training staff.

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