Ohio State released its status report for its season-opener against visiting Nebraska on Saturday (12 p.m. ET; FOX) and the Buckeyes will be without 12 players. Most-notably running backs Marcus Crowley and Miyan Williams. Crowley is a sophomore who is recovering from a torn ACL last season. Williams is a true freshman and his reason for not playing against the Cornhuskers is unclear. Another player who is expected to help OSU down the line this season -- but will not play this Saturday -- is true freshman cornerback Lejond Cavazos (sprained knee).
Game-time decisions for the Buckeyes will be fifth-year senior linebacker Justin Hilliard and redshirt freshman defensive tackle Jaden McKenzie.
Notable omissions from the status report are defensive tackles Haskell Garrett and Taron Vincent. Unless this was a mistake by OSU, this would indicate both of them will play, which would be very surprising. Bucknuts will inform you about Garrett and Vincent as we learn more.