By Chris Murray Posted on July 12, 2016 More than a few Ohio State fans are wondering what would have happened if J.T. Barrett had been the full-time starting quarterback in 2015 instead of Cardale Jones. When Barrett became the full-time starter in the eighth game of the season against Rutgers, the offense played much better. Aside from the loss to Michigan State, when the Buckeyes didn’t give Ezekiel Elliott enough touches, the team’s offense improved late in the season. The Buckeyes averaged 456 yards per game in their last four wins, with Barrett accounting for 56 percent of that total (from running and passing yards combined). In four of the Buckeyes’ last five games, Barrett’s play helped enabled the Ohio State rushing attack to average 280 yards per game. The good news for Ohio State is that the redshirt junior is the unquestioned starter at the quarterback position this season. He has proved he can make his teammates better. That’s enough to make him a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate. Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is arguably the No. 1 candidate for the 2016 Heisman Trophy. At the very least, Barrett can make it interesting. Things have to fall into place for that…
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