Ohio State's Emea Egbuka gets injured; Here is everything we know so far

Ohio State football wide receiver Emeka Egbuka got injured in the lower part of his body in the fourth quarter of the game against Maryland on Saturday. He was so seriously injured that he was helped off the field. According to Fox News, Egbuka had suffered a lower-leg contusion and has been declared questionable to return. He was taken into a medical tent on the sideline at Ohio Stadium for evaluation.

Egbuka catches three passes for 40 yards

In the three-plus quarters that he played against Maryland, Egbuka had caught three passes for 40 yards. This is the second straight game in which one of the Buckeyes’ top receivers was injured. Earlier, Marvin Harrison Jr. sprained his right ankle in a win at Notre Dame on September 23.



Though Harrison later returned against the Irish and continued to play against the Terrapins this weekend, Emeka Egbuka's return is doubtful.

What happened to Emeka Egbuka?

According to media reports, Emeka Egbuka caught a quick flat route from Kyle McCord and sprinted toward the sideline. The defender rolled up on him. Egbuka tried to get up and hobble to the sideline, but he fell on the ground, writhing in pain. After he was taken to the medical tent and examined, Jenny Taft, the sideline reporter for the game, announced that him questionable with a right knee contusion. Talking about Egbuka's injury, Taft told journalists, “He is out of the tent thankfully. Walking with a bit of a limp. I just heard from the medical staff, a bit of a lower leg contusion. It’s that right knee. We’ll see how he warms up. He’s questionable right now.”

Egbuka is considered an outstanding route runner. He is more than explosive enough to thrive on the outside at the next level despite spending much of his time playing from the slot at Ohio State.

As Egbuka has been declared doubtful, the Ohio State passing attack will miss his ability to finish catches in adverse conditions.

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What happened to Emeka Egbuka?
Ohio State football wide receiver Emeka Egbuka got injured in the lower part of his body in the fourth quarter of the game against Maryland on Saturday.

How was Emeka Egbuka injured?
Emeka Egbuka caught a quick flat route from Kyle McCord and sprinted toward the sideline. The defender tackled him and rolled upon him. Egbuka tried to get up and hobble to the sideline, but he fell on the ground, writhing in pain.