Two More Top Prospects Confirmed for Ohio State-Akron Game

Subheadline: Wide receiver Deon Cain and defensive tackle Haskell Garrett to play

Wide receiver Deon Cain and defensive tackle Haskell Garrett are both confirmed to play in Saturday’s game between Ohio State and Akron.

Cain, who missed the Buckeyes’ season opener against Oregon State with an ankle injury, is expected to make his season debut against the Zips.

Garrett, who started the season opener at nose tackle, is also expected to play after missing last week’s game against Rutgers with an undisclosed injury.

The addition of Cain and Garrett to the lineup is a big boost for the Buckeyes, who are looking to improve to 3-0 on the season.

• Cain is a 6-foot-2, 205-pound wide receiver who is considered one of the top prospects in the country.
• Garrett is a 6-foot-2, 305-pound defensive tackle who is considered one of the top defensive tackles in the country.
• The Buckeyes are currently ranked No. 2 in the AP Top 25 poll.
• The Zips are currently 1-1 on the season.

The game between Ohio State and Akron will be played at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, September 15th, at 12:00 p.m. ET.