College football: Rutgers at Ohio State scouting report

Rutgers (5-1, 1-1) at Ohio State (4-1, 1-0) At Ohio Stadium, Columbus Today, 3:30 p.m. TV: ABC Radio: WOR-AM 710 Line: Ohio State by 22 Series record: First meeting Player to watch: J.T. Barrett. The redshirt freshman took control of the Buckeyes’ spread offense when Heisman hopeful Braxton Miller went down for the season. Barrett looked shaky early, especially in the loss to Virginia Tech, but he has bounced back the last three games. He’s completed 75 percent of his passes, including 14 for touchdowns, and has run for 156 yards and one score. Rutgers’ offense vs. Ohio State defense: The Scarlet Knights have to get their running game going to take the pressure off quarterback Gary Nova, who’s coming off a bye week and four touchdown passes in the win over Michigan. Rutgers needs to contain Joey Bosa, the Buckeyes’ 6-foot-5, 278-pound sophomore defensive end. He leads the Buckeyes with seven tackles for losses and 3 1/2 sacks. “He’s one of the best players at any position in the country,” said RU coach Kyle Flood…

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