Ohio State is optimistic it can still play against Michigan State
But wait. While it would be prudent on the surface to think there’s no way Ohio State can be ready to play this coming weekend with a mandatory 10-day isolation policy and three-week return-to-play protocol in place with the Big Ten, that doesn’t tell the full story.
During a press conference with reporters on Saturday morning, Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith, head coach Ryan Day, and Dr. James Borchers confirmed that the Buckeyes did not cross the thresholds for positivity rates to shut things down. It was done more out of an abundance of caution.
There was even optimism that the team could get back on the field for practice this coming week and be ready to play against Michigan State. For that to happen though, it will be data-driven with results showing no more considerable issues with positivity results.
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