September 21, 2024

Ohio State TE Bennett Christian ineligible for 2023 season after testing positive for banned substance

Ohio State coach Ryan Day announced Monday that redshirt freshman tight end Bennett Christian will be ineligible the 2023 football season after testing positive for a banned substance under NCAA testing protocols in January. Christian will not be eligible to play until January 2024. “He’s a great young man, who made a mistake,” Day said. “He’s got a great family, and I commend him for being transparent. He accepts his responsibility and wants to share his story… so others don’t make the same mistake.” Christian confirmed the suspension in a statement released Monday. Aug 3, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Bennett Christian during the first football practice of the 2023 season at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Doral Chenoweth-The Columbus Dispatch “I’d like to share the news today that I took a supplement that contained a banned substance and I will be ineligible to compete for the Buckeyes for…

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