COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields opened the season with overwhelming credentials to be an early favorite to win the 2020 Heisman Trophy. He was a returning Heisman finalist. The Buckeyes planned to put even more weapons at his disposal. Even the shortened schedule, with a potentially tough road game at Penn State and the usual culmination at Michigan preceding a potential Big Ten Conference championship game clash, seemed to provide Fields a potential awards platform. As the regular season winds down, however, Fields’ candidacy has regressed. The Buckeyes’ schedule ended up being weaker than expected, sure, but it has also been much shorter. Three cancellations have left Ohio State with only five games played heading into the Big Ten championship game. Compare that to the games played by contenders from Alabama (nine), Clemson (nine), Florida (nine), BYU (10) and North Carolina (10). Ohio State coach Ryan Day…
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