Ohio State coach Ryan Day said on Monday that he expects quarterback Justin Fields to play in the national title game against Alabama next Monday night.
Fields got a hit by his side late in the first half against Clemson in the semifinal of the College Football Playoff at the Allstate Sugar Bowl, but stayed in the game. Afterward, Fields said he took an injection to keep playing, but was in pain every time he threw. He said he had no diagnosis for the exact nature of the injury.
During a Zoom call on Monday, Day would not reveal details of the injury, but said Ohio State would exercise as it normally does, and Fields is expected to play in Miami Monday night.
“Justin is such a competitive guy, he wouldn’t come off the field,” Day said. “That’s just the way he’s wired. It was a pretty amazing accomplishment. The next day his comment to me was that he felt better waking up in the morning than he expected. We continue to work through the week and have have a great week of preparation and get ready to play Monday night. “
Fields threw a Sugar Bowl-record six touchdown passes in the 49-28 win over the Tigers, and had 385 yards passing.