Ohio State star Nick Bosa will not be ready for Penn State game

The Ohio State Buckeyes will be without star defensive lineman Nick Bosa in their big game against the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Coach Urban Meyer confirmed Monday that it will be “a few more weeks” before Bosa is ready to play again, and will not be able to take part at ninth-ranked Penn State.

Nick Bosa is still not ready. "It's going to be a few more weeks," Meyer said.

— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) September 24, 2018

Bosa left Ohio State’s game against TCU a week ago Saturday with a groin injury.

As deep and talented as the Buckeyes are, they’d have much preferred the future top pick be available against Penn State in a game that could have a huge say in whether either team reaches the College Football Playoff. Of course, a win over the Nittany Lions without a star such as Bosa would look quite good on the resume.