Jay Timmons likely to return for Ohio State against Oregon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 1:48 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Ohio State starting nickel back Jay Timmons is trending toward a return against Oregon on November 7. Timmons missed the previous game against USC due to an unspecified injury but has practiced recently, leading coach Ryan Day to express optimism about his status. The Buckeyes struggled defensively without Timmons, allowing the longest passing plays of the season in that game. Other players, including wide receivers Brock Boyd and Brandon Inniss, as well as left tackle Ian Moore, are listed as questionable for the upcoming match.
- •Timmons missed the USC game with an unspecified injury.
- •Coach Ryan Day is optimistic about Timmons' return.
- •Ohio State's secondary allowed significant passing plays against USC.
- •Boyd and Inniss are also questionable for the game against Oregon.
- •Moore is listed as questionable after exiting late in the last game.
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football's Jay Timmons trending toward return against Oregon
"A key piece of Ohio State's secondary appears closer to returning for a pivotal matchup against Oregon on Nov. 7.
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