Ohio State’s Wells probable for Minnesota game

Published 11:45 am Tuesday, September 23, 2008

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tailback Chris “Beanie” Wells may finally be returning to the lineup for the 14th-ranked Ohio State football team.

Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel said Tuesday that Wells was probable for Saturday’s Big Ten opener against Minnesota at Ohio Stadium.

Wells would likely share time with Dan Herron, who has started in his place. The Buckeyes also have replaced fifth-year senior Todd Boeckman at quarterback with freshman Terrelle Pryor.

Wells hurt his right foot early in the third quarter of the opening win against Youngstown State and has missed the Buckeyes’ wins over Ohio and Troy and a lopsided loss at top-ranked Southern California.