Spring Game Central: Scoring Format, Storylines, Sights and Sounds From Ohio State's Spring Game

Mitchell Melton leaves game

Ohio State linebacker Mitchell Melton was injured towards the end of the second quarter. He needed assistance to get off the field and was taken back to the locker room.

Ohio State honors Dwayne Haskins

The Buckeyes honored Dwayne Haskins in a unique way on Saturday, putting Haskins' initials of “DH” on the 7-yard line.

A DH on the field at Ohio Stadium to honor Dwayne Haskins today at the spring game: pic.twitter.com/5G2u6Zyz45

— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) April 16, 2022

Ohio State is honoring Dwayne Haskins for the spring game by painting his initials on the field near the south end zone. pic.twitter.com/9KaDWQCNT6

— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) April 16, 2022

Ohio State also honored Haskins with a “DH” decal on the back of their helmets.

DH decal on the Buckeyes helmets for Dwayne Haskins: pic.twitter.com/Ry21PLJybf

— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) April 16, 2022

C.J. Stroud also honored Haskins by wearing his No. 7 jersey with a "Haskins Jr." nameplate across the back.

CJ in DH's jersey today pic.twitter.com/9BlGDoGXBC

— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) April 16, 2022

Ohio State also honored Haskins with a touching video just before halftime. Following the video, the team remained on the field as Kamryn Babb led them in a group prayer before heading to the locker room.

7 pic.twitter.com/lLcVingWeZ

— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) April 16, 2022

After that beautiful Dwayne Haskins video, former teammate Kamryn Babb (@kamm_o) led @OhioStateFB in prayer. pic.twitter.com/3cV7VBMUvL

— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) April 16, 2022

Harry Miller attends spring game

Though he retired from football due to mental health reason, Harry Miller was with the team and was in attendance for Ohio State's spring game, walking out of the tunnel in his jersey without pads.

Harry Miller is here at Ohio States spring game: pic.twitter.com/NCqifNPKcu

— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) April 16, 2022

Scoring Format

This year's spring game will not be a traditional football game between two full lineups. Instead, it will be the entire Buckeye offense wearing scarlet versus the Buckeye defense wearing white, with a modified scoring format.

The offense will score as normal – touchdowns, extra points, and field goals. The defense, however, can score points in a variety of ways.

•  Touchdown: 6 points (extra point goes to the defense, as well)
•  Takeaway: 3 points
•  3 and out: 3 points
•  Sack: 2 points
•  Forced Punt: 1 point

Status Report

16 Buckeyes were listed as unavailable for Ohio State's spring game.

• Kamryn Babb
• Ryan Batsch
• Ben Christman
• Corban Cleveland
• Marcus Crowley
• Jantzen Dunn
• Tyler Friday
• Josh Fryar
• Palaie Gaoteote
• Zak Herbstreit
• Cade Kacherski
• Trey Leroux
• Zen Michalski
• Elias Myers
• Lathan Ransom
• Mitch Rossi

Ohio State safety Josh Proctor is not listed on the status report. Ryan Day said he will see limited action, but will not participate in the full-contact portion of the game.

Spring Game Highlights

Here are some highlights from Ohio State's spring game.

Feel like we've seen this a time or two. @CJ7STROUD @jaxon_smith1 = @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/AOBKB82TpI

— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) April 16, 2022

You were probably wondering about the TEs.

So far, so good. @JoeRoyer25 // @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/2cGVrc1alF

— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) April 16, 2022

New 2 has plenty of game, too.@emeka_egbuka // @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/d2mdmQnTC5

— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) April 16, 2022

Future's bright for this one. @evanpryor3 // @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/Wz8CCh0epN

— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) April 16, 2022

Miyan making moves! @Miyann28 // @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/QLBW5EAdCX

— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) April 16, 2022