Maybe only 3 players carried the ball because that is all we have who are healthy???
Well, I think DL Knock, the walkon WR converted to RB is healthy. He could have gotten some carries.
AJ is out for the season.
Vinny Emanuele may be done with his career.
Brown has a couple injuries, but is able to play, but he may not be able to handle 20-30 carries.
Irons has issues with hamstrings, ankles, and shoulder, I believe.
Hardy has a broken arm.
White can handle a few runs, but he's not really a guy you want to give it to 20 times, either.
So, with no running back left to handle the load, Ohio had to rely on Maxwell to run and throw, and he had his worst game throwing the ball. Despite all that, Ohio still outgained CMU by 357 yards to 286. They came back, and nearly won, but the 4-1 turnover advantage they handed CMU was too much.
Did they lose due to injuries? No. They adjusted the game plan to give them the best chance of winning with what they had. They should have won, but unfortunately the turnover advantage they've had all season caught up with them. If Ohio can win the next two, this game won't matter in the end.