COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State suspended cornerback Donald Washington and backup safety Jamario O'Neal for the first two games of the season for violating team policy.
Both players will miss the season opener against Youngstown State and the next game against Ohio University.
Ohio State spokeswoman Shelly Poe confirmed Friday that Washington and O'Neal were suspended, but did not give details.
Sophomore Chimdi Chekwa likely will replace Washington in the lineup.
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