Former Alabama center Seth McLaughlin is out for the season at Ohio State with a torn Achilles tendon, according to multiple reports.

The injury occurred during Tuesday’s practice, according to the Columbus Dispatch. McLaughlin was in his first season with the Buckeyes after spending the previous four years with the Crimson Tide.

McLaughlin had well-documented snapping issues during his time at Alabama, including in the season-ending loss to Michigan in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. He had apparently overcome those at Ohio State, however, and was named to several mid-season All-America teams.

Just last week, McLaughlin accepted an invitation to play in the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile. Now he faces what is sure to be a months-long recovery before preparing for an NFL career.

No. 2 Ohio State (9-1) had already lost starting left tackle Josh Simmons for the season with a knee injury. The Buckeyes host No. 5 Indiana (10-0) on Saturday.