Carnell Tate made a highlight-reel catch before a contingent of dozens of family and friends on Saturday.
Playing against Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, the Chicago native beat his man on a go-route up the sideline then dove to snag a 25-yard touchdown off the arm of Ohio State quarterback Will Howard.
The lays out for the highlight-reel TD
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 16, 2024
Carnell Tate extends No. 2 @OhioStateFB's lead over Northwestern at Wrigley Field.#B1GFootball on Big Ten Network pic.twitter.com/kNgVa6LGZL
Tate wasn't done making trips to the end zone. He capped the Buckeyes' first drive of the third quarter with an 8-yard touchdown catch-and-run off a quick in-route.
Carnell Tate touchdown!
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 16, 2024
His second of the day for @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/K44e7Ed4HG
Tate is now up to four catches for 52 yards with the two scores. He had another diving grab that split double coverage for a 14-yard gain that set the Buckeyes up for a 1st-and-goal at the 1-yard line in the second quarter.
Chicagos own Carnell Tate. pic.twitter.com/TdhKuppWSi
— Josh Poloha (@JorshP) November 16, 2024
With his Northwestern stats included, Tate is now up to 31 receptions for 457 yards and four scores in 2024. His second touchdown reception put Ohio State up 28-7 on the Wildcats with 12:11 to play in the third quarter.
Stay tuned to Eleven Warriors for more updates from Saturday's contest.
