For the most important Ohio State-Michigan in a decade, the former will have one of its most explosive offensive playmakers at its disposal.
Tuesday afternoon, Urban Meyer confirmed that Dontre Wilson has been medically cleared to play in Saturday afternoon’s game against the Wolverines. The senior hybrid wide receiver did not travel with the team to this past Saturday’s win over Michigan State after suffering an unspecified injury in the Maryland game the week before.
Despite missing a game, Wilson is still third on the Buckeyes in receptions (26), receiving yards (343) and receiving touchdowns (five). He also has one rushing touchdown amongst hs 16 carries.
The positive medical news wasn’t limited to Wilson, either.
Wide receiver Corey Smith suffered a broken wrist in the Oklahoma win in Week 2 and underwent surgery last week to have a pin removed, forcing him to miss the MSU game. Meyer stated that Smith “might play” this weekend, although a decision likely won’t be made until closer to game time.
Smith has tried to play through the injury, wearing a cast that has helped limit him to four receptions on the season. If he takes the field against the Wolverines, the 6-1, 190-pound senior will d so sans cast.