October 6, 2024

Ohio State Plans To Play Backup Quarterback Tate Martell, But Not In Special Packages Right Now

Ohio State is planning to play backup quarterback Tate Martell, but it might not be with the first-team offense, at least not yet. Speaking on The Urban Meyer Show (without Urban Meyer) on 97.1 The Fan on Thursday, Ohio State interim head coach Ryan Day said “the plan is to get him on the field and play,” but that the Buckeyes have not installed any special packages for Martell yet. “He’s had a nice preseason,” Day said. “He brings a different skill set to the table. Really dynamic with his feet, but he’s also improved throwing the ball. So we’re not going to put him in right now for packages or things like that. We’re just going to let him go play the offense and let him go.” With Ohio State favored to win by a substantial margin over Oregon State on Saturday, there should be ample opportunity for Martell to…

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