Could J.T. Barrett be a legitimate contender for the 2017 Heisman Trophy? “No way!” probably would have been your answer after Ohio State’s loss to Oklahoma on Sept. 9. Barrett performed so poorly in that game, completing just 10 of his first 21 passes for 84 yards, that some Ohio State fans called for the Buckeyes to make a quarterback change. Since then, however, Barrett has been one of the best quarterbacks in college football, not only entrenching his standing as Ohio State’s starting signal-caller but also making him a serious candidate for a trip to New York. Through the first seven games of Ohio State’s season, Barrett has thrown 21 touchdown passes – tied with West Virginia’s Will Grier for the most among Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks – and only one interception. Having also rushed for five touchdowns on the ground, Barrett’s 26 total touchdowns are tied with Louisville’s Lamar…
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