Bennett Christian News, Rumors, Updates - Ohio State Buckeyes

Available for Iowa game Christian (undisclosed) is available for Ohio State's huge tilt with Iowa in Week 5.

Impact Christian has five catches for 16 yards and a score this season; he isn't a huge part of the Buckeyes' offense, but they'll be happy to have him against a tough Iowa defense.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 5 Christian (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Iowa, Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Nakos indicates that there is a chance Ohio State returns to Big Ten play with Christian sitting out back-to-back games. The tight end did not play in last week's win over Illinois.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 Ohio State sees visit to No. 14 Iowa as an opportunity to create momentum for rest of season

Ohio State coach Ryan Day sees good things ahead for his No. 5 Buckeyes if they can pass the test Kinnick Stadium presents Saturday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out vs. Illinois Christian (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Illinois.

Impact Christian has appeared in every game so far this season, but he's been limited to just two targets and no catches. His absence from the matchup against Illinois means Hunter Welcing and Brody Lennon could be in line for more snaps behind the top two TEs, Nate Roberts and Mason Williams.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State's new offense: Fewer plays, more purpose under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith has been hired to revamp Ohio State's offense after 15 years in the NFL

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Julian Sayin returns bigger and stronger as Ohio State's QB, chasing an even better Year 2

Julian Sayin is back as Ohio State's starting quarterback, now bigger and stronger for his second season after he threw for 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns last season

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Ohio State's Ryan Day Reveals Areas Of Concern After First Practice

Ohio State’s Ryan Day shares areas of concern following the Buckeyes start preseason practice.

AUGUST 8 • FOX SPORTS

Ohio State's Ryan Day Reveals Areas Of Concern After First Practice

Spotted at practice Christian (undisclosed) was spotted participating in fall camp in full uniform, per source.

Impact Christian was previously held out for the majority of spring practices due to an undisclosed injury, but appears to be ready to go ahead of the start fo the 2026 season. The 6-foot-6 tight end caught five passes for 16 yards and a touchdown for the Buckeyes in 2025.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will be out for most of spring Christian (undisclosed) will be sidelined for most of spring ball, Spencer Holbrook of On3 Sports reports.

Impact Christian looks to be dealing with an injury as the Buckeyes kick off spring ball. While the 6-foot-6 tight end will likely miss most of the spring, there is hope that he isn't sidelined for all of it. He recorded five catches for 16 yards and a touchdown this past season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Active Saturday Christian (undisclosed) is active for Saturday's game against Washington.

Impact Christian will make his return against the Huskies after sitting out during OSU's last game against Ohio. The 6-foot-6 senior has operated in a backup capacity, hauling in two receptions for seven yards across the Buckeyes' first two games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State football tight end Bennett Christian out for game against Ohio University Ohio State will be without reserve tight end Bennett Christian as it wraps up its nonconference schedule against Ohio University.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Eligible for 2024 season Christian (suspension) is eligible for Ohio State's 2024 season, Dan Hope of Eleven Warriors reports.

Impact Bennett's eligibility is back after he tested positive for a banned supplement back in 2023. He will look to make up for lost time and compete for targets against fellow Ohio State tight ends Will Kacmarek and Jelani Thurman.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State's Bennett Christian out for 2023 season after failed drug test The Buckeyes will be one tight end short this upcoming fall.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ohio State football's Bennett Christian loses black stripe Ohio State tight end Bennett Christian has lost his black stripe.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Ohio State Freshman TE Bennett Christian Loses Black Stripe Christian becomes the 19th member of the Buckeyes’ 2022 recruiting class to shed his black stripe.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

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No. 5 Ohio State sees visit to No. 14 Iowa as an opportunity to create momentum for rest of season

Ohio State's new offense: Fewer plays, more purpose under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith

Julian Sayin returns bigger and stronger as Ohio State's QB, chasing an even better Year 2

Ohio State's Ryan Day Reveals Areas Of Concern After First Practice