Ohio State had to push past Michigan without quarterback J.T. Barrett, who left in the third quarter with a right knee injury.
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According to Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer, Barrett's knee injury didn't occur during the game, rather before it. And it apparently involved a cameraman:
Barrett told media someone darted past him and collided with his leg and hurt his knee. Barrett didn't think it was malicious. He didn't see a camera. But eye witnesses said it was a "cameraman," hence Meyer's remarks. No one certain if still photographer or TV.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 25, 2017
There's no formal investigation, but Ohio State is looking into how it happened. Spokesman stressed they take sideline management very seriously. Are limited with access there.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 25, 2017
Injury happened before the game. Urban wants “all-out investigation.” I’ve really never seen him this angry in a press conference.
— Austin Ward (@AWardSports) November 25, 2017
Also, better video of JT Barrett explaining what happened, via ESPN https://t.co/6pjcMCBn9M pic.twitter.com/chbOuoCkFY
— Cork Gaines, Ph.D. (@CorkGaines) November 25, 2017
Urban Meyer said J.T. Barrett sustained the injury before the game. Said it involved a camera man. And he's quite upset. #Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/kmnPm2Yoof
— clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) November 25, 2017
Barrett is reportedly dealing with an on-going meniscus issue that forced him to the locker room:
Jenny Taft just said J.T. Barrett is dealing with an "ongoing" meniscus issue where it pops out and has to be popped back in.
— Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) November 25, 2017
Barrett had thrown for just 30 yards through two and a half quarters with one touchdown. He also ran for 67 yards and a touchdown.
Red-shirt freshman Dwayne Haskins Jr. led the Buckeyes right down the field to give Ohio State the lead and the eventual win, 31-20.
