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Ryan Day Hit With Major Injury Blow as Three Ohio State WRs Could Miss Week 6 Game

Ohio State’s Week 6 matchup against Maryland looms as a potential logistical nightmare for head coach Ryan Day, with three key wide receivers facing uncertainty heading into the game. Starters Devin McCuin (17 catches, 245 yards, 2 TDs) and Brandon Inniss (10 catches, 147 yards, 1 TD) are listed as questionable, while freshman walk-on Amari Valerio-Hudson is out entirely.

McCuin’s production has been critical this season, including a standout four-catch, 80-yard, touchdown performance in Ohio State’s 31-14 win over Iowa, while Inniss returned from injury to contribute two receptions. The Buckeyes’ depth chart could be tested further with LSU transfer Kyle Parker set to make his debut, though freshmen Brock Boyd and Chris Henry Jr.

may also see expanded roles if the starting duo remains unavailable. Meanwhile, Jeremiah Smith—who broke Ohio State career records for receptions and receiving touchdowns—remains the lone reliable option after a career-high 11-catch, 206-yard, two-touchdown game against Iowa, but the absence of his supporting cast could force a heavier workload onto his shoulders.

Injury concerns extend beyond the receiving corps, as right tackle Phillip Daniels remains questionable after missing three consecutive games since suffering an injury against Texas. Though Day has expressed cautious optimism about Daniels’ return, the offensive line’s stability remains in flux, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already challenging week.

The Maryland game will serve as a critical test of Ohio State’s ability to adapt, with the Buckeyes’ offensive strategy potentially shifting dramatically depending on who remains healthy.

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