Updated JUL 29, 2015 at 3:50p ET With coaches and representatives from all 14 Big Ten teams set to descend on Chicago this week for the conference’s annual football media days, we preview some of the topics most likely to come up for discussion. 1. Who is going to be the starting quarterback for the defending champions? OK, we admit there is probably no chance Urban Meyer is going to come close to naming a front-runner before preseason camp even starts, but we are curious if he will give away anything as far as how he might make a decision between Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett. The coach said at the conclusion of spring practice he would be grading everything the players do because that would remove personal sentiment. Expect Meyer to be asked if that is still the plan or if things have changed with Braxton Miller apparently removing himself from the race because choosing between two players figures to be easier than picking one starter out of three. 2. How will Braxton Miller adjust to a new role on offense? Although Meyer subsequently tried to walk back some of the talk about Miller’s reported move from quarterback to H-back/wide receiver, this is sure to be a major talking point (Though not with Miller, who was in attendance last year but will not be in Chicago this year). The possibilities are endless as far as how he can help Ohio State gain yards and score points, whether he is catching snaps, passes or even kickoffs and punts. …
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