Ohio State Football: 5 Things to Watch in Buckeyes Spring Game

Urban Meyer and Ohio State are still months away from officially kicking off their title defense, but on Saturday in Ohio Stadium, they’ll showcase a bit of what’s to come during the Buckeyes’ annual spring game.

The product on the field, however, will be very different than what we’ll see in the fall. Meyer is holding out a number of veterans in an effort to save their bodies from unnecessary contact, while giving some younger players an opportunity to show out in front of a big crowd.

Even still, there will be plenty of storylines to follow as the action unfolds.

The Maturation of Cardale Jones

College football’s most interesting position battle has been a bit of a one-horse race so far as Cardale Jones has been the only fully healthy quarterback for the Buckeyes this spring.

While Braxton Miller and J.T. Barrett continue the comeback from their respective injuries, Jones has taken the lion’s share of reps during spring camp. And despite his incredible run through last year’s postseason, Meyer still views Jones as a young guy with a lot to learn.

“He’s still raw, almost a rookie,” Meyer said last month, according to Zac Jackson of Fox Sports Ohio. “He’s an older rookie, but he became a more functional player as he got all of the reps during the bowl season and playoff run.”

He should be even more functional after a full workload this spring, and seeing him operate the offense on Saturday will provide a glimpse at his development. If the…

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