Ohio State junior defensive end Nick Bosa will miss the Buckeyes’ upcoming game against Tulane due to injury.
Monday, head coach Urban Meyer said that Bosa suffered an “abdominal, groin” injury early in the third quarter of the Buckeyes’ 40-28 win over TCU.
Meyer said that Bosa was undergoing further testing this week. It’s not clear how long he could be out.
Bosa was off to an incredible start before the injury.
He had 14 tackles, including six for loss and four sacks during the Buckeyes’ first two games and the first half against TCU.
Saturday, Bosa had a sack and forced a fumble from TCU quarterback Shawn Robinson. Defensive tackle Davon Hamilton recovered that fumble for the Buckeyes’ first touchdown.
The defensive line was impressive after Bosa left the game due to the injury.
Defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown just minutes after Bosa went out.
Junior defensive end Jonathon Cooper also had a sack on Saturday.
Without Bosa, Cooper and sophomore Chase Young will be the Buckeyes’ starting defensive ends.
That shouldn’t be a big deal Saturday, with the Buckeyes a 34-point favorite. However, it could be a much bigger issue a week from now when the Buckeyes travel to State College, Pa.
Penn State announced Monday that the September 29 game against the Buckeyes will kick off at 7:30 pm and air on ABC.