Buckeyes football: Urban Meyer not ready to reveal Ohio State’s starting QB vs. Rutgers

Updated Oct 19, 2015 at 7:01p ET COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State coach Urban Meyer isn’t ready to publicly name a starting quarterback for the top-ranked Buckeyes’ game at Rutgers on Saturday. “I have an idea, but I want to make sure I visit with everybody and make sure we’re doing the right thing,” he said Monday. Meyer must choose between Cardale Jones, who has started all seven games this season, and J.T. Barrett, the starter in 2014 before breaking his ankle in the final regular-season game against Michigan. Meyer was to meet with the two players Monday afternoon and announce his decision to them. “If there’s a change, it’s always delicate,” said Meyer, noting the human element of dealing with players and their emotions. “This is not a business here. We’re going to do what’s right for the team first, but does the individual and all that take matter within the confines of this building? More than anybody will ever know. And we’re extremely proud of that.” Barrett has been coming on strong the past two weeks since Meyer began inserting him when the Buckeyes (7-0, 3-0) reach near the opponent’s goal line. Meyer expanded Barrett’s role in last Saturday’s 38-10 win against Penn State by replacing Jones late in the third quarter and going with Barrett the rest of the way regardless of field position…

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