QB Cardale Jones and Ezekiel Elliott are two of Ohio State’s three legitimate Heisman candidates. ESPN.com staff 0 Shares Print Top-ranked Ohio State has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to talented players. But which Buckeye, if any, has the best shot at winning the Heisman Trophy? Our writers share their thoughts after watching Ohio State through two weeks of the season. Brian Bennett: None I can’t recall many teams having a plethora of offensive superstars like this. The closest parallel is probably 2005 USC, when Reggie Bush “won” the Heisman while playing in the same backfield as the previous year’s Heisman winner, Matt Leinart. That team also had LenDale White and Dwayne Jarrett. But it didn’t have a backup quarterback who was capable of coming in and stealing some highlights like Ohio State does. Cardale Jones has the best shot to win the Heisman for the Buckeyes, because he’s the starting quarterback, and this award has become almost exclusive province for quarterbacks. But no Ohio State player will win it, because there’s just too many guys to share the ball — and the limelight. Dan Murphy: Braxton Miller The fifth-year senior stands out among Ohio State’s crowd of All-America candidates because he’s unique. Modern college football has never seen a player quite like Miller, who is a threat to score on any play from any position on the field other than offensive line. …
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