One of the top headlines heading into the 2015 college football season is the quarterback competition at Ohio State. The choice the Buckeyes make at quarterback could have a large impact on the College Football Playoff, and the season as a whole, not just for Ohio State, but for other teams as well. In case you missed how we got to this point, here’s a quick recap. Recap Prior to the 2014 season, Braxton Miller was slated to be the quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes, but after re-injuring his right shoulder Miller would miss the season. This led to a competition between J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones to see who would assume the starting job. Barrett would win out, and go 11-1 in his 12 games starting for the Buckeyes, before himself sustaining an injury, a fractured ankle, against Michigan. Down to their last viable option, Ohio State would now start Cardale Jones, who would go on the win the Big Ten Championship Game, the College Football Playoff Semifinal, and the National Championship Game, so now the quarterback competition ensues. Best option? It’s very easy to make a case for each of the three quarterbacks to start, and that is just what I will do. …
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