Braxton Miller is at the helm of the 12th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, and the sophomore quarterback is a big reason why the team is 3-0. In fact, he’s such a big reason, it isn’t inconceivable to think of him as a Heisman Trophy finalist.
Why? It’s simple.
For one, Miller is having a terrific season. Through three games, he is 48-of-78 for 511 yards. He has thrown for seven touchdowns and only two interceptions. Additionally, the Ohio State offense is running smoothly with him at the controls. The Buckeyes are 14th in the nation in scoring, averaging 43.5 points per game. Miller has shown tremendous improvement from last season. His completion percentage last season was 54.1. This season, it’s 62.2. His quarterback rating last year was 138.4. This year, it’s 146.5.
Miller is not just effective throwing. He’s a pretty impressive runner, too. So far this season, he has 377 rushing yards on 56 attempts, an average of 6.7 yards per carry. He has five touchdowns and a long…
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