Ohio State WR Carnell Tate sat out vs. Purdue due to warmup tightness; no serious injury, team says.

Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate is sitting out the Purdue game due to tightness felt during warmups, a precautionary move by coach Ryan Day to protect his health. Tate, who leads the team in yards per catch, dressed but didn’t play, with no signs of a serious injury. The Buckeyes won 34-10, with strong performances from Jeremiah Smith and Jermaine Mathews Jr. The team’s decision reflects ongoing efforts to manage player health, and Tate is expected to be evaluated for next week’s game against UCLA.