The Buckeyes’ starting running back could be limited during practice by a sprained AC joint, but Meyer expects him to be ready to go when No. 6 Ohio State plays at Maryland in five days.
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A redshirt freshman from Detroit, Weber is 158 rushing yards away from the 1,000-yard club. Only Robert Smith and Maurice Clarett have accomplished that feat as freshmen at Ohio State.
True freshman Demario McCall ended up leading Ohio State in rushing with 73 yards against the Cornhuskers.
While Meyer praised the potential he has seen in the North Ridgeville, Ohio, native, he also said concerns about his ball security could limit how much his role might expand in the last three games of the regular season and beyond.
START TIME SET: Ohio State’s game at Michigan State on Nov. 19 will kick off at noon from East Lansing.
SAMUEL HONORED: Junior slot receiver/running back Curtis Samuel was named Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week after he ran for 41 yards and caught eight passes for 137 more against the Cornhuskers. He shared the award with Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight.
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