Braxton Miller had 140 yards and two touchdowns rushing and receiving in his non-quarterback debut for Ohio State on Monday.(Photo: Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports) BLACKSBURG, Va. — They were locked shoulder-to-shoulder, singing the alma mater — really singing it, mind you — with big smiles across their faces. At the front of the line, of course, was Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones. To his immediate right was J.T. Barrett, whom he had edged out in training camp for the No. 1 spot, and to his left was running back Ezekiel Elliott. One of the Buckeyes’ stars, however, was missing. Braxton Miller, who hadn’t played in a football game since Jan. 3, 2014, couldn’t make it in time to join his teammates. As the No. 1 Buckeyes finished off Virginia Tech, 42-24, Miller had emerged as the story of the season’s opening weekend and thus had to hang back with head coach Urban Meyer to participate in the ESPN post-game interview — a reminder that even on a team full of stars, Miller still stands above the rest. USA TODAY No. …
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