WATCH: Ohio State WR Makes Amazing Catch, Sets Up Key TD

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate made a fantastic catch to set up a key touchdown by Quinshon Judkins against Northwestern.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) heads up field against Nebraska Cornhuskers after a catch during the first quarter of their game at Ohio Stadium on Oct 26, 2024, in Columbus. / Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Ohio State Buckeyes got off to an incredibly slow start against the Northwestern Wildcats, but they appear to be righting the ship.

A bit later after what appeared to be an incredible touchdown catch by Jeremiah Smith was overturned, fellow Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate made a phenomenal grab himself, setting up a short rushing score by Quinshon Judkins, which tied the game.

First, check out the reception by Tate.

Heck of a catch by Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, good for a gain of 14 yards to the Northwestern 1-yard line. pic.twitter.com/wxNvtQabz5

— Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) November 16, 2024

It was a 14-yard catch by the sophomore wide out, which led to this 1-yard touchdown run by Judkins.

Quinshon Judkins TD!!#CollegeFootball pic.twitter.com/xXMGgWXmXl

— Pick 6 Pack (@Pick6PackFB) November 16, 2024

Tate has become somewhat of a forgotten man in the Buckeyes' receiving corps due to the mind-boggling play of Smith—a freshman phenom—and the more well-known senior, Emeka Egbuka.

Still, Tate has played a significant role in helping Ohio State form arguably the best trio of receivers in the country.

At the time of writing, Tate has logged a couple of receptions for 19 yards against Northwestern, giving him 29 catches for 424 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the season overall.

The sophomore arrived at Columbus last year and didn't make a major impact during his debut campaign, snaring 18 balls for 264 yards and a score.

However, one thing was clear: Tate's talent was palpable.

Now, Tate is the Buckeyes' No. 3 receiver behind Egbuka and Smith, but he would likely be a No. 1 on most other teams in the nation.

We'll see if Tate's fantastic grab sparks Ohio State, which needs to stop getting off to such slow starts against inferior competition.