Lorenzo Styles injury update: Ohio State DB injured in collision during Rutgers game

Ohio State defensive back Lorenzo Styles was injured in the game vs. Rutgers on Saturday after a collision in the second quarter. He was immediately checked on as the Scarlet Knights marched into Buckeye territory.

Ohio State led 7-0, courtesy of a Bo Jackson touchdown. However, Rutgers already forced a fumble on the opening drive to keep it a one-score game.

The Scarlet Knights ended the drive with a Jai Patel field goal to cut the lead 7-3 with 11:50 to go in the first half. Coming into the day, Rutgers was 5-5 while Ohio State was 10-0 and ranked No. 1 in the country. The collision featuring Styles can be seen below.

A pass catcher hates to see Sonny Styles coming. Just flies around the field snatching souls. One of the most physical players in the country.

Styles hasn’t missed a single tackle this season. pic.twitter.com/AlHoLQxljn

— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) November 22, 2025

Long time Ohio State reporter Tim May said Styles was seen with his helmet in hand after being checked out. However, no timetable for a potential return was given.

Coming into the game, Styles had 24 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one pass deflection. He’s currently playing his third season at Ohio State after spending the first two seasons of his career at Notre Dame, where he played wide receiver.

Lorenzo Styles injured in game vs. Rutgers

As a member of the Class of 2022, Styles was a four-star recruit out of Pickerington (Ohio) Central, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. He was the No. 3 overall prospect in the state, the No. 9 wide receiver in the class and the No. 70 overall prospect in the class.

Ohio State was already down a couple of playmakers in the game. WRs Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate were ruled out for the game prior to kickoff.

“They’re working hard to get back on the field,” Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said this week. “That’s it. I mean, that’s what they’re focused on. I don’t have much more of an update other than that. … I can tell you that they’re in great spirits. The medical staff is working hard. We’ll take it day-to-day and see how they come in each day.”