Ohio State’s travel roster for its second road game of the season against Oregon was nearly identical to the one against Michigan State on Sept. 28, with the only change being former Buffalo transfer punter Anthony Venneri replacing true freshman Nick McLarty as the Buckeyes’ backup punter against the Ducks.
Just like against the Spartans, Ohio State brought 74 players to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Ducks, a list that included nine freshmen instead of the 10 that made the trip to East Lansing, Mich. With McLarty staying put in Columbus, the nine freshmen who traveled to Eugene, Ore., were running backs Sam Williams-Dixon and James Peoples, wide receivers Mylan Graham and Jeremiah Smith, defensive end Eddrick Houston, linebacker Payton Pierce, quarterback Julian Sayin, cornerback Aaron Scott Jr. and safety Jaylen McClain.
Venneri’s services will likely not be needed for Ohio State unless starting punter Joe McGuire is taken out of the game due to injury or any other reason.
