Ohio State plays its second road game of the season Saturday afternoon at Rutgers, and several notable freshmen made their first trip as new additions to the team's travel roster.
Quinn Ewers will be on the sideline for the first time on the road Saturday at quarterback, while running back Evan Pryor – who got the first carries of his Buckeye career and scored a touchdown last week – made the travel roster as well.
Other offensive players that did not make the trip to Minnesota but did make the travel roster Saturday include Harry Miller, who is available for the first time this season for the Buckeyes, and Toby Wilson.
Ohio State's travel roster for today's game at Rutgers.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) October 2, 2021
Players who made the trip today that didn't go to Minnesota: Quinn Ewers, Palaie Gaoteote, Evan Pryor, Jantzen Dunn, Cameron Brown, Andre Turrentine, Toby Wilson, Harry Miller, Cormontae Hamilton, Jerron Cage, Mason Arnold pic.twitter.com/OsWXGiDYBI
On defense, freshmen defensive backs Jantzen Dunn and Andre Turrentine made the travel roster for the first time in their Buckeye careers, while veteran cornerback Cameron Brown and defensive tackle Jerron Cage made the list as well. The latter two were unavailable for the season opener.
Senior linebacker Palaie Gaoteote, who is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game, made the travel roster for the first time this season as well. Gaoteote was still awaiting a ruling from the NCAA on his eligibility when the Buckeyes began the season.
Third-year defensive lineman Cormontae Hamilton got a spot on the travel roster for the first time this season, while redshirt freshman defensive lineman Jacolbe Cowan lost his spot.
Also of note, third-year tight end Cade Stover switched from No. 16 to No. 8 for Saturday's game, while team captain Kamryn Babb – who previously wore No. 8 – saw his jersey switched to No. 1.
Freshman defensive tackle Mike Hall, who was one of the 13 Buckeyes listed as unavailable Saturday, was still listed on Ohio State's travel roster.
In total, 20 true freshmen made Ohio State's travel roster for Saturday's game, which kicks off at 3:30 p.m. in Piscataway, New Jersey.
