J.T. Barrett and Tommy Armstrong both hail from Texas.The Ohio State and Nebraska quarterbacks are roughly the same size — about 6 feet 1 and 220 pounds. Both are adept at making plays with their legs as well as their arm and are considered charismatic leaders. There the similarities end. What makes them effective can also make them maddening to their fan bases. Armstrong will sling it around in hopes of making big plays at the risk of interceptions. Barrett is viewed by some as overly cautious, inhibiting Ohio State from making big plays in the passing game. >>> Got a question about the Buckeyes? Ask the Experts! That contrast in styles will be on display Saturday night when No. 6 Ohio State plays No. 9 Nebraska at Ohio Stadium. Barrett makes no apologies for not taking unnecessary chances. He has thrown only four interceptions this season. “You don’t want to put our defense in bad field position,” Barrett said. “When things are going well offensively, you don’t have to force anything. Early in the year when we were somewhat lagging, I’d try to make a play by forcing the ball, which ended up in an interception that we don’t…
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