Landers made one tackle. On the final play of the first half, he brought down Bowling Green running back Fred Coppet for a loss of five yards.
“Robbie did a really nice job for us,” Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson said. “He played in a little end package we used. He played nose guard. That’s where he’s really good. He’s really squatty in there and really quick. He did some really nice things. I think the elevator’s going up. I think he has a chance to help us down the road.”
Sprinkle update: Sprinkle had surgery Sunday to repair a torn patellar tendon in his knee. Meyer doubts he would have a chance to play in a bowl game at the end of the season.
Sprinkle addressed his injury on Twitter. He wrote, “First thing first, thank God I am here to see another day. Time was invested, endless hours of work was put in and sacrifices were made in order to have the best season I could have. Unfortunately, God has another plan for me. It left me lost, confused, hurt and discouraged. The endless support from everyone is greatly appreciated, and I can’t respond to everyone, but I want you to know that I am thankful. I have faced adversity my whole life, and this one hit me deep. I have faith I will attach rehab like no one else would and return to the game that I love with a vengeance. I love my team, my brothers and my family, and I know WE are still going to have a great season.”
Injury news: Linebacker Dante Booker suffered a sprained knee and is questionable for the 3:30 p.m. game Saturday against Tulsa at Ohio Stadium.
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