CARNELL TATE NEWS

Seven receptions for 87 yards Tate reeled in 7 of 9 targets for 87 yards during Friday's 28-14 win versus Texas.

Impact Like during Ohio State's upset loss to Michigan in Week 14, Tate was targeted quite a bit more than usual by Will Howard. Tate fared better this time around, updating his career high in receptions and surpassing 80 receiving yards for only the second time in his career. He will look to further that success during the 2025 National Championship Game.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Catches four passes Week 13 Tate hauled in all four targets for 68 yards during Saturday's 38-15 victory against Indiana.

Impact Tate played a key piece in the passing game for the second week in a row and got involved early, including back-to-back catches on third and fourth down to keep their second drive of the game alive. He didn't get the same scoring opportunities as he did in last week's win against Northwestern, as top wideouts Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith and tight end Jelani Thruman got the crucial looks in the red zone. Tate still seems to have cemented himself as WR3 over the last five games, catching 20 of 25 targets for 293 yards and three touchdowns over this span. He'll look to keep playing in this role during next week's regular-season finale against Michigan.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Will Howard, Carnell Tate and the rest of Ohio State's offense graded against Northwestern A look at the Pro Football Focus grades of Ohio State's offense vs. Northwestern.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Catches two TDs in Week 12 Tate caught four of six targets for 52 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 31-7 win versus Northwestern.

Impact Tate caught each of quarterback Will Howard's two touchdown passes, scoring on a highlight-worthy 25-yard catch in the second quarter followed by an eight-yard score early in the third quarter. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has been a solid No. 3 wideout this year, tallying 31 catches (on 40 targets) for 457 yards and touchdowns across nine appearances. He'll look to make an impact while playing alongside star wideouts Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka over the final two games against 10-0 Indiana and archival Michigan.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Sullivan: Carnell Tate's emotional homecoming part of No. 2 Ohio State's takeover of Wrigley Field in a 31-7 rout of Northwestern CHICAGO - Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate grew up in Chicago and attended Marist High, but had neve...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

WATCH: Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate makes diving touchdown catch vs Northwestern What a catch in his hometown. #GoBucks

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate scores two touchdowns in his Chicago homecoming

Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate celebrated his Chicago homecoming with two touchdown receptions against Northwestern at Wrigley Field

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catches long TD in tight win Tate hauled in all four targets for 102 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-17 victory over Nebraska.

Impact Tate logged his first 100-yard receiving performance of the season. This was due in large part to his 40-yard receiving on a deep pass from Will Howard late in the first quarter. The sophomore wideout has not been a major factor in the passing game this season while operating behind a pair of standout pass-catchers in Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka. Tate has now recorded 19 catches (on 23 targets) for two touchdowns this season. He'll look to come up big again during next week's road game against the No. 3-ranked Nittany Lions.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Tate (Undisclosed) was left off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Oregon, Stefan Krajisnik of The Jackson Clarion-Ledger reports.

Impact As expected, Tate will suit up for Saturday's contest after missing the Buckeyes' Week 6 game against Iowa due to an undisclosed injury. Through four games, Tate has caught 14 passes for 219 yards and a touchdown.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play vs. Ducks Tate (undisclosed) is on track to make his return in a huge Saturday night clash between Ohio State and Oregon, Stefan Krajisnik of Cleveland.com reports.

Impact Tate missed last week against Iowa, but had put together a strong season up until that point. The sophomore wideout has 14 grabs for 219 yards and a touchdown across four games. His return will be welcome for a Buckeyes team that's going to need everything it's got against Oregon in Autzen Stadium.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of Iowa game after all Tate (undisclosed) was seen on the sideline without a helmet at the onset of Ohio State's clash with Iowa, meaning the Buckeyes will likely hold the receiver out of the contest, Da...

Impact Tate went through warmups, was in uniform pre-game and worked with the first-team offense in early warmup drills. That's about as indicative as you can get that he'll play, but Ohio State appears to be exercising caution with its sophomore wideout and holding out of the game against Iowa.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up with first team Tate (undisclosed) was spotted warming up with the first-team offense, Dillon Davis of the Delaware Gazette reports.

Impact Tate was spotted warming up in-uniform, and now he's taking reps with the first team. That points to the wideout being available against Iowa, although nothing is for certain just yet.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform ahead of game Tate (undisclosed) is suited up and warming up ahead of Ohio State's clash with Iowa, Patrick Murphy of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Tate has yet to miss a game this season, and he'll remain a game-time call. The sophomore wideout has logged 14 grabs for 219 yards this fall. If Tate can't play, expect to see more of Brandon Inniss against the Hawkeyes.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Tate is questionable for Saturday's game against Iowa due to an undisclosed injury, Joey Kaufman of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact It's unclear what injury Tate is dealing with or when it occurred. He's taken a noticeable jump in year two, totaling 14 catches for 219 yards and a touchdown through four games so far. Should he end up being ruled out, Brandon Inniss would be a name to receive more snaps.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches in win Tate recorded three receptions (on five targets) for 52 yards during Saturday's 38-7 victory against Michigan State.

Impact Tate continued his run of stady consistency, logging exactly three or four catches and between 45 to 64 yards for the fourth time this season. While his role as WR3 appears to be securely established, the 6-foot-3 sophomore still isn't putting up nearly the same numbers as graduate senior Emeka Egbuka and standout true freshman Jeremiah Smith, as they combined for 12 catches (on 16 targets) for 179 yards and two touchdowns. Tate also has not logged a receiving touchdown since the season opener against Akron. Unless Egbuka and/or Smith miss time with injury moving forward, it's unlikely that Tate will get enough targets to make him a reliable waiver-wire pickup or even a high-upside play in DFS leagues.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another solid outing Week 4 Tate tallied four catches (on four targets) for 64 yards during Saturday's 49-14 victory over Marshall.

Impact Tate saw almost the exact same target share for the thrid game in a row, as he's now logged five, three and four targets in the first three games of the year. The 6-foot-3 sophomore was also once again among the top three receivers for the Buckeyes, as he's emerged as the clear third receiving option behind fifth-year senior Emeka Egbuka and true freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith. While he should see a consistent workload moving forward, it seems like Tate will only have worthwhile fantasy value if either Egbuka and/or Smith miss time with injury at some point this season. Star running backs Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson also figure to eat up a siginficant share of the Buckeyes' scoring opportunities this season. Ohio State opens it's conference schedule this coming Saturday versus Michigan State.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three more catches Week 2 Tate caught all three targets for 45 yards during Saturday's 56-0 win against Western Michigan.

Impact Tate once again played in a secondary role for this highly-talented Buckeyes receiving corps. The 6-foot-3 wideout saw similar production overall, though this week he actually wound up tying with fellow sophomore Brandon Inniss for the team's third-most targets Saturday. Ohio State has clear top-two receiving options between freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith and fifth-year senior Emeka Egbuka. But, with back-to-back blowout wins to begin the season, it's unclear how the targets will break out for Tate, Inniss and senior Jayden Ballard moving forward. The next opportunity to monitor their usage will come Saturday, Sept. 21 versus Marshall.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs touchdown in season opener Tate notched four receptions (on five targets) for 58 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-6 victory against Akron.

Impact Tate had a relatively quiet Week 1 performance before scoring a 34-yard touchdown to go up 45-6 early in the fourth quarter. The sophomore found himself in the starting group Week 1, as he was one of just three pass-catchers to log at least five targets along with senior Emeka Egbuka (seven) and true freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith (nine). The latter also showed why he'll be the immediate No. 1 WR, grabbing the team's first two touchdowns while making a number of highlight plays in his collegiate debut. With Smith already en route to stardom and Egbuka as the veteran presence in the room, Tate will likely look to carve out a role as a reliable third receiving option.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State's Carnell Tate signs NIL deal with the Chicago White Sox The Buckeye receiver gets to work with a team from back home.

APRIL 9, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ohio State WR Carnell Tate 'Defied' Freshman Expectations, Says Brian Hartline Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Carnell Tate hardly looks like a freshman in the eyes of offensive coordinator Brian Hartline.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

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