India, Nov. 9 -- Carnell Tate is one of Ohio's most promising wide receivers this season. However, to several fans' disappointment, the 20-year-old did not start against Purdue on Saturday.

Despite being suited up and standing on the sideline with his helmet, Tate did not take the field during the Buckeyes' opening drive. Observers quickly noticed his absence, sparking questions about his status. "Is he injured?" one fan asked on social media.

"There's no official word on why Tate isn't playing," one team reporter posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. "He's in uniform, but he just watched the offense's first series from the sideline."

"Carnell Tate is smiling, I think he's good," another person tweeted.

Ohio State, a heavy ...