Ohio State football: Wayne’s Robert Landers among Buckeyes getting healthier

At least one of Ohio State’s bye-week goals appears to have been accomplished.

The eighth-ranked Buckeyes should be in much better health this weekend than they were when they lost at Purdue on Oct. 20.

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Wayne graduate Robert Landers is among a handful who hobbled through, couldn’t finish or missed that contest but are expected to be back in action this weekend against Nebraska.

“B.B. (Landers) has not been the same,” Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said of the junior defensive tackle Tuesday on the Big Ten coaches teleconference. “He had injuries all along this fall. He’s one of our better players as well, but he’s full speed now. He’s bringing that same energy he does when he’s healthy.”

Cornerbacks Damon Arnette, who missed the Purdue game, and Jeffrey Okudah, who was hurt in West Lafayette, are both also ready to go, as is reserve receiver C.J. Saunders.

Meyer also said left tackle Thayer Munford, who has been dealing with a hip injury, is feeling better after having a chance get some rest during the week off.

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