Ohio State coach Ryan Day said on Monday that he expects quarterback Justin Fields to play the national title game against Alabama next Monday night.
Fields took a hit to his side at the end of the first half against Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl, but remained in the game. After that, Fields said he had an injection so he could continue playing, but he felt pain every time he played. He said he did not have a diagnosis for the exact nature of the injury.
In a call from Zoom on Monday, Day did not reveal details about the injury, but said Ohio State would train as it normally does, and Fields is expected to play in Miami on Monday night.
“Justin is such a competitive guy, he wouldn’t leave the field,” said Day. “That’s how he’s scheduled. It was an incredible performance. The next day, his comment to me was that he felt better waking up in the morning than We’ll continue to work during the week and have a great week of preparation and get ready to play Monday night. “
Fields released a record six touchdown passes at the Sugar Bowl in the 49-28 victory over the Tigers, and had 385 passing passes.