Injured Ohio State safety Christian Bryant among seniors honored vs Indiana on Saturday

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In this Sept. 28, 2013 photo, Ohio State defensive back Christian Bryant (2) is helped off the field after breaking his ankle against Wisconsin during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Now the Buckeyes' safety is just trying to rehab the ankle, hoping to either play in a bowl game or possibly even a fifth season if he gets a medical redshirt. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) (The Associated Press)

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In this Sept. 28, 2013 photo, Ohio State defensive back Christian Bryant (2) attempts a tackle against Wisconsin during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Bryant's 2013 season came to an end on the next-to-last play against Wisconsin. Now the Buckeyes' safety is just trying to rehab a broken ankle, hoping to either play in a bowl game or possibly even a fifth season if he gets a medical redshirt. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) (The Associated Press)

COLUMBUS, Ohio – When Ohio State's seniors are introduced before Saturday's final home game against Indiana, most will run across the field and receive a thunderous ovation.

One will hobble out on crutches — and may get the warmest reception.

Safety Christian Bryant, called the heart of the defense by coach Urban Meyer, broke his ankle on the next-to-last play of the big victory over Wisconsin almost two months ago.

On Saturday, most will be smiling and celebrating, while Bryant may be left to think about what might have been and what lies ahead.

Bryant swooped in as the trailer on a tackle in a game already decided. Linebacker Joshua Perry made the initial hit, then rolled over Bryant's ankle.