Ohio State had identified J.T. Barrett as its quarterback for the homestretch of the 2015 season, but the redshirt sophomore quarterback was arrested for operating a vehicle while impaired Saturday morning, which earned him a one-game suspension from head coach Urban Meyer.
That suspension has put Cardale Jones in the spotlight, and he’ll get one more chance to impress as the top-ranked Buckeyes (8-0) host Minnesota (4-4) in a prime-time showdown this Saturday night, Nov. 7.
The Gophers are coming off a tumultuous week, as former head coach Jerry Kill announced his retirement due to health concerns. Interim head coach Tracy Claeys took over and guided Minnesota to a near-upset of No. 15 Michigan, but quarterback Mitch Leidner was stuffed at the goal line as time expired, and the Wolverines hung on for a 29-26 victory.
Can Minnesota bounce back, or will Jones and the Buckeyes be too much to handle?
Viewing Information
Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Place: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio
TV: ABC
Radio: Ohio State Football Radio Network, Golden Gopher Radio Network
Spread: Ohio State (-23), via Odds Shark
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