Top-ranked Ohio State using 2-quarterback system

(Photo: The Associated Press) COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) ā€” The two-quarterback system with Cardale Jones driving Ohio State across the field until yielding to J.T. Barrett in the red zone is not quite a permanent solution after one game for the top-ranked Buckeyes. But coach Urban Meyer said it’s close. “I think so, but I’m not writing it in Sharpie yet,” he said Monday. “We’ll see how it goes.” So far it has gone well, with the Buckeyes (6-0, 2-0 Big Ten) scoring touchdowns on all six trips inside the red zone in a 49-28 win against Maryland on Saturday. In its previous five games, Ohio State had six touchdowns and six field goals in 16 red-zone situations. “I thought it worked outstanding,” quarterbacks coach/co-offensive coordinator Tim Beck said. “I was proud of both guys. Obviously, it’s not easy but they’re both great friends and great competitors. “Coach Meyer believes in them, like we all do, and we can use their strengths and get them on the field to help this football team.” Meyer reiterated that Jones is still the starter because Barrett has not beaten him for the job. However, Barrett’s running ability and read option capabilities are better. “Cardale can certainly run,” Meyer said…

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