Ja’Kobi Jackson Undergoes Surgery for Lisfranc Injury, Hopes to Return By Michigan Game
Eleven Warriors • • sports
Key Points:
- Ohio State running back Ja’Kobi Jackson suffered an injury in the fourth quarter of the Buckeyes’ win over Maryland two weeks ago and has been sidelined since, missing last week’s game against Indiana.
- Jackson will remain out for several more games as he recovers, with the team hoping for his return by the regular-season finale and postseason, though no definitive timeline has been given.
- Jackson, a seventh-year senior transfer from Florida, was Ohio State’s second-leading rusher with 354 yards and six touchdowns on 59 carries before his injury.
- In Jackson’s absence, Bo Jackson played a career-high 52 snaps against Indiana, rushing for 56 yards on 18 attempts, with Isaiah West and Legend Bey also seeing playing time at running back.
- Bo Jackson is expected to continue as the primary running back until Ja’Kobi returns, with possible increased involvement for West and Bey to manage Bo’s workload late in the season.
