COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s defense has a tough task ahead with a game Saturday at Washington.
Thankfully for the Buckeyes, starting defensive back Lorenzo Styles will be available to play.
“Ready to go,” coach Ryan Day said of Styles on Wednesday. “Had a great week of practice.”
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Styles was injured during the second half of OSU’s win vs. Ohio on Sept. 13. The Buckeyes haven’t played since then due to a by week.
They return to action Saturday (3:30 p.m., CBS) for their first Big Ten game of the season.
Styles has started every game for Ohio State this season, serving primarily as the nickel back — though he has registered snaps at safety in a role similar to Jordan Hancock’s last season.
Styles is a graduate student in his third season with the Buckeyes. He transferred from Notre Dame to Ohio State in June 2023 and has appeared in 25 games since.
His brother, Sonny Styles, is a linebacker and captain this season. His father, Lorenzo Styles Sr., played at Ohio State from 1992-94.