Whether Ohio State has its top receivers available has not been determined, at least publicly, but the possible absences of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate won't diminish the stakes when the No. 1 Buckeyes play at No. 15 Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday.

Tate has missed the past three games and Smith sat last week vs. Rutgers, each with undisclosed injuries. Coach Ryan Day said Tuesday their status may not be known until closer to kickoff.

"They're going to continue to get some rest tonight, had a good day of rehab," Day said. "So, we'll wake up in the morning and see how they're doing, but nobody wants to play more than those two guys.

"In the end, we'll look to the medical staff to give us a thumbs up or not."

Smith on teammate Caleb Downs' "Downs 2 Business" podcast this week said

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