Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said Monday that he plans to continue to play Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett at quarterback, using Barrett exclusively in the red zone. Jones made his sixth start in as many games in a 49-28 romp past Maryland and completed 21-of-28 passes for 291 yards and two touchdowns, but Barrett replaced him when the Buckeyes drove inside the Terrapins 20-yard line. Barrett carried 12 times for 62 yards and three touchdowns and completed his two passes for 26 yards. Meyer has done everything but name Barrett as the red zone quarterback. “I think so, but I’m not writing it in Sharpie yet,” Meyer said. “We’ll see how it goes. I think everyone on our team saw him (Barrett) and his energy. He gives us that extra … “Cardale can certainly run, but when you have that threat (with Barrett’s speed), you have to defend it now.” Penn State and its highly rated defense must prepare to face Jones and Barrett when the Nittany Lions (2-0 Big Ten, 5-1) take on No. 1 Ohio State (2-0, 6-0) Saturday night at 8 at Ohio Stadium…
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