Isaiah West News, Rumors, Updates - Ohio State Buckeyes | FOX Sports

These running backs could benefit from Ohio State football's first dose of adversity in 2026 Ohio State football will be without Bo Jackson and Isaiah West in the spring. Which running backs will step up in their absence?

3 DAYS AGO • CLEVELAND.COM

Ohio State already dealt injury blow with 2 RBs set to miss spring ball after surgery Bo Jackson and Isaiah West will be on the shelf for the spring after undergoing shoulder surgeries, according to Ryan Day.

JANUARY 31 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Set to miss spring ball West will miss spring ball after undergoing shoulder surgery in the offseason, according to Bill Landis of Rivals.com.

Impact It was none other than head coach Ryan Day who revealed that West will miss spring ball. The tailback will aim to be healthy for fall camp and, ultimately, the start of the 2026 season.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores during garbage time West posted eight carries for 61 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 48-10 win over UCLA.

Impact Both West and Bo Jackson entering thheir sophomore year.West was used liberally once the game was well in hand, and he excelled as a rusher and receiver. The freshman has logged 42 carries for 238 yards and two touchdowns as a backup, and it appears the future of the Ohio State backfield will be bright with West and Bo Jackson returning. With Jackson earning the presumed lead role, it's always possible that West could seek NIL offers elsewhere, but that question will be answered after the season is over.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top-ranked Ohio State's defense shines as offense seeks consistency during bye week

Ohio State's football team is taking a tailored approach during their second off weekend of the season

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in first action of season West posted eight rushes for 42 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 70-0 win over Grambling State.

Impact The talented freshman prospect fell behind after being held out of spring camp, but the coaching staff gave him ample work in the decisive victory. His lack of work last week is understandable considering the quality of the opponent, but he could manage to find his way into a few more snaps moving forward after showing his ability to play at full speed.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in first action of season West posted eight rushes for 42 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 70-0 win over Grambling State.

Impact The talented freshman prospect fell behind after being held out of spring camp, but the coaching staff gave him ample work in the decisive victory. His lack of work last week is understandable considering the quality of the opponent, but he could manage to find his way into a few more snaps moving forward after showing his ability to play at full speed.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday West is off the injury report for Saturday's game versus Texas.

Impact West, who has been dealing with an undisclosed injury since the spring, is healthy and available for the start of the season. The true freshman is not expected to see much playing time with the Buckeyes' stacked backfield.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE