Despite being favored by more than four touchdowns, top-ranked Ohio State does have some concerns going into Saturday's matchup against Rutgers.

The status of star wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate remain unknown going into the Buckeyes' final tune-up before facing arch-rival Michigan on Nov. 29.

Smith is one of the nation's top receivers with 69 receptions for 902 yards and 10 touchdowns. The sophomore played the first half of last week's 48-10 victory over UCLA , but was on the bench during the second half and appeared to favor his right leg.

Tate has 39 catches for 711 yards and seven TDs despite missing the last two games due to what has been described as lower leg tightness.

Coach Ryan Day didn't have much of an update on his two star players on Wednesday.

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