Junior wide receiver Parris Campbell (21) runs the ball downfield during the first quarter of the OSU-Maryland game on Oct. 7. Credit: Ris Twigg | Assistant Photo Editor
Ohio State redshirt junior H-back Parris Campbell is questionable for Saturday’s game against Iowa, head coach Urban Meyer said at a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
Campbell was injured early in the first quarter of Saturday’s 39-38 comeback win against Penn State and did not return to action.
“He got dinged on a kickoff return,” Meyer said. “He’s tough as nails, too.”
Meyer was asked whether Campbell was in concussion protocol, but said he did not know.
Campbell is a starting H-back and has a career-high 29 catches for 410 yards and two touchdowns this season. He is Ohio State’s primary kick returner as he has taken nine kickoffs 329 yards, including an 82-yard return against UNLV.
Redshirt sophomore K.J. Hill is listed as a starting H-back as well and walk-on C.J. Saunders played Campbell’s position after the starter was injured Saturday.
Campbell has also added five carries for 51 yards and a rushing touchdown.
The Buckeyes will kick off at 3:30 p.m. Saturday against the Hawkeyes in Iowa City, Iowa.
