COLUMBUS, Ohio — A routine, out-of-conference shutout for the nation’s No. 1 team rarely leaves it facing such uncertainty.
But following Ohio State’s 38-0 win over Hawaii on Saturday, the biggest question in college football remains unanswered.
Who is Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes’ top option at quarterback?
“I can’t recall in major college football history when I remember witnessing something like this,” the head coach said after the game. “Where you have two good guys.”
Only on Saturday, neither Cardale Jones nor J.T. Barrett lived up to their billings as two of the country’s top signal-callers, inconsistencies plaguing each in their respective time on the field. Jones got the starting nod for the second straight game, but was pulled midway through the second quarter after a 6-for-9, 82-yard passing performance only netted seven points for Ohio State’s typically high-powered offense.
In his absence, Barrett didn’t fare much better, completing just five of his 12 pass attempts for 41 yards in the first half, leading the Buckeyes on a 35-yard scoring drive after a Rainbow Warriors interception put Ohio State in Hawaii territory.
At halftime, Meyer turned back to Jones as the quarterback carousel in Columbus continued.
The Buckeyes offense continued to look sluggish in the second half, scoring 17 points while being aided by a strong effort and even a touchdown from its defensive counterpart. Given the quick turnaround following last Monday’s win over…
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