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- 1 2 3 Kaufman, Joey (October 22, 2024). "Why Zen Michalski is Ohio State football's replacement for Josh Simmons at left tackle". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- 1 2 Rabinowitz, Bill (October 30, 2024). "What's the status of Lathan Ransom and Zen Michalski for Ohio State game vs. Penn State?". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
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