Cardale named the starter, but for how long? After Cardale Jones was named Ohio State’s starting QB, Adam Rittenberg explains at some of the behind the scenes reasons for Urban Meyer’s decision. 0 Shares Print COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State quarterback battle is over — again. At least for now. The door remains cracked open for Urban Meyer if needs another option off the bench, but after a couple days of deliberation with the depth chart seemingly in flux, the Buckeyes coach is sticking with Cardale Jones over J.T. Barrett to lead the nation’s No. 1 team. “Cardale is going to start,” Meyer said. “It’s like any position, if someone is going to replace you, they’ve got to beat you out. That’s the approach we’re taking, and they’re both ready to go.” Jones certainly wasn’t at his best last weekend against Northern Illinois and spent more time on the bench than he did taking snaps, but Barrett was hardly any better in relief. That helped keep Jones as the top choice for Ohio State heading into Saturday’s final non-conference tuneup against Western Michigan, but far more has gone into that decision than just one game or half…
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