Who played the most? Snap counts from Ohio State football's loss to Michigan

Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch
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While Enokk Vimahi started in place of Matthew Jones at right guard for Ohio State in its 45-23 loss to Michigan, it was Josh Fryar who saw the larger role.

Fryar, a redshirt sophomore who has also been a backup at right tackle, lined up for 62 out of 78 snaps in the interior of the offensive line, according to data from Pro Football Focus. He rotated behind Vimahi as soon as the Buckeyes’ second drive on Saturday. Vimahi played 16 snaps.

Nov 26, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Chip Trayanum (19) runs during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch
Nov 26, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Chip Trayanum (19) runs during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch

In the previous week's win at Maryland, Jones went down in the fourth quarter and appeared to hurt his foot or ankle. He was walking on crutches with his right foot taped up.

Other reserves saw elevated roles against the Wolverines, including running back Chip Trayanum and cornerback JK Johnson.

Trayanum spelled Miyan Williams, who was not at full strength after injuring his right ankle two weeks earlier. He led the Buckeyes in rushing with 83 yards on 14 carries and played more snaps than any other back with 34.

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In the secondary, Johnson stepped in for Cameron Brown in the second quarter and would see 33 snaps, more than the 24 that went to Brown. It was unclear what prompted Brown to be sidelined. He had been dealing with a knee injury earlier this season.

Below is PFF's weekly rundown of snaps counts for the Buckeyes from both sides of the ball.

Nov 26, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (77) prepares to take the field for warm-ups prior to the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch
Nov 26, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (77) prepares to take the field for warm-ups prior to the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch

Offense (78)

Donovan Jackson: 78

Luke Wypler: 78

C.J. Stroud: 78

Paris Johnson: 78

Dawand Jones: 78

Emeka Egbuka: 77

Marvin Harrison Jr.: 76

Julian Fleming: 65

Josh Fryar: 62

Chip Trayanum: 34

Miyan Williams: 21

Xavier Johnson: 17

Enokk Vimahi: 16

Dallan Hayden: 11

Mitch Rossi: 8

Gee Scott: 5

Nov 26, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Lathan Ransom (12) pressures Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch
Nov 26, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Lathan Ransom (12) pressures Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch

Defense (62)

Lathan Ransom: 62

Tommy Eichenberg: 62

Steele Chambers: 62

Ronnie Hickman: 62

Denzel Burke: 59

J.T. Tuimoloau: 54

Zach Harrison: 54

Taron Vincent: 45

Tanner McCalister: 44

JK Johnson: 33

Ty Hamilton: 30

Cameron Brown: 24

Tyleik Williams: 17

Cody Simon: 17

Jack Sawyer: 15

Mike Hall: 13

Jerron Cage: 8

Javontae Jean-Baptiste: 6

Palaie Gaoteote: 6

Cameron Martinez: 4

Tyler Friday: 3

Sonny Styles: 2

Joey Kaufman covers Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch. Contact him at jkaufman@dispatch.com or on Twitter @joeyrkaufman.

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