AP Heisman Watch: Ohio State's Barrett shines in spotlight

FILE – In this Oct. 14, 2016, file photo, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Louisville, Ky. Jackson had an off night throwing the ball against Duke (13 for 26 for 181 yards) but his 144 yards and a touchdown on the ground made up for it. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)(Photo: The Associated Press) J.T. Barrett was big-time in prime time last week and has two more showcase games in the next three weeks to boost his Heisman Trophy hopes. The Ohio State quarterback still has a long way to go to be a threat to Louisville’s Heisman front-runner Lamar Jackson, but if he is going to make a move now is the time. Barrett and the No. 2 Buckeyes are in the Saturday night slot on ABC again this week when they visit Penn State. Ohio State moves off the main stage the next week when it plays Northwestern at home before another prime-time game against No. 8 Nebraska, which could be a matchup of unbeaten teams. Against Wisconsin last week, Barrett ran for two touchdowns and threw what turned out to be the game-winner…

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