Chris Henry Jr. has emerged as the next option among Ohio State's receivers. He is the son of late NFL receiver Chris Henry. Following his father's death, Adam "Pacman" Jones took him in. Henry Jr. plays receiver for the Buckeyes. He is in line for an expanded role.
On Sep 12, 2026, Ohio State matched up against Texas away from home. At halftime, the Buckeyes held a 20-3 lead. That represented a 17-point lead. Coach Ryan Day issued a warning during the break. That message arrived before the second half. Ohio State had to protect its lead.