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The Ohio State football team will be without two more of its members when the 2023 season officially begins. Not because of the transfer portal or NFL declarations, but simply because it’s time to move on.
It was announced that both Tyler Friday and Palaie Gaoteote will not return for a sixth year of eligibility at the National Signing Day press conference on Wednesday. Both had injury-plagued careers during their time in Columbus.
Friday was voted a captain this past season after missing all of 2021 with a torn ACL. He was hoping to contribute this season as a backup, but things never quite materialized. He recorded just three tackles in limited playing time this past season.
Gaoteote transferred to Ohio State from USC after being a five-star prospect coming out of high school. The Bishop Gorman product could never quite get his footing. He would have to patiently wait on the NCAA’s ruling on if he was eligible to play with the Buckeyes and then couldn’t shake the injury bug. He played sparingly in two seasons with OSU.
Ryan Day said Tyler Friday and Palaie Gaoteote IV have moved on from Ohio State.
— Jack Emerson (@jackemers) February 1, 2023
Ohio State is now sitting at 89 on its roster, four more than the 85-man scholarship max. Expect a few more moves coming to get that number where it needs to be.
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By: Mark Russell
Title: Two more Ohio State football players won't be returning for 2023 season
Sourced From: buckeyeswire.usatoday.com/2023/02/04/ohio-state-football-two-more-buckeyes-players-wont-be-returning-for-2023-season/
Published Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2023 17:50:53 +0000
