The speculation about Braxton Miller transferring from Ohio State to another school to escape a heated quarterback competition has died off, as Miller confirmed Thursday that he will stay with the Buckeyes for the 2015 season. However, there’s nothing speculative about the interest other college programs had in Ohio State’s two-year starter from 2012-2013. College Football 24/7 Hot Topics: It was strong. “Schools reached out, they reached out hard, and I kept my head where it needed to be, and I stayed smart with my situation,” Miller told the Columbus Dispatch. “… It was kind of tough for me and my family to go through that situation, the second (shoulder) surgery and stuff like that.” Miller declined to identify which schools had interest in him, but two that could use some experience at the quarterback position — Alabama and LSU — were among those heavily rumored to be involved. Speculation about a possible move to Florida State ended when the Seminoles added Notre Dame transfer quarterback Everett Golson earlier this offseason. Vote for all-time plays Throughout the month of July, CFB 24/7 will allow fans to determine the greatest college football play of all time from a 24-play field of great moments in the game’s rich history. VOTE NOW … The Dispatch reported Miller would return to OSU rather than transfer a week ago, citing a source close to Miller. With proven quarterbacks J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones also competing for the starting quarterback role, there has been heavy speculation that Miller, who is the most athletic of the three, might change positions. …
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