J.T. Barrett
FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood (70) blocks Arkansas defensive lineman Mataio Soli (11) as Alabama offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. (55) offers support during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Leatherwood is likely to face his biggest challenge of the year when Alabama meets Ohio State in the national championship game on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Under Ryan Day, Ohio State's offense and QBs have taken off

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2021 11:42 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day waits with his players before taking the field for an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb. A year ago, Day was a relatively unknown Ohio State assistant. This December he's reigning Big Ten coach of the year and is eyeing a national title after leading the Buckeyes to a 13-0 record as the successor to the retiring Urban Meyer. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Superpower semifinal: Ohio State, Clemson meet in Fiesta

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 27, 2019 03:51 PM EST

NCAA college football player, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Szenes)
LSU QB Joe Burrow wins Heisman Trophy in landslide vote

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2019 09:03 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is carried off the field by his teammates after defeating Alabama 46-41 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa , Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Heisman Trophy candidates: Burrow, Fields, Hurts, Young

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2019 12:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 file photo, Ohio State's J.K. Dobbins (2) is tackled by Penn State's Koa Farmer (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. J.K. Dobbins wants to make up for his “failure” last season. Despite rushing for over 1,000 yards, Dobbins calls 2018 a disappointment. He had a drop-off from his record-breaking freshman year and is determined to get back to that level and prove he’s best running back in the nation.(AP Photo/Chris Knight, File)
Ohio State's Dobbins says he's the best back in the nation

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 18, 2019 11:59 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Penn State's Micah Parsons (11) drags down Maryland's Javon Leake (20) for a loss during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. Last year, Micah Parsons put together the greatest freshman season for a linebacker in Penn State history while only starting one game. He learned that making a bunch of tackles wasn't enough to be a starter. (AP Photo/Chris Knight, File)
Making Micah: Parsons primed to be Penn State's next star LB

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 07, 2019 11:03 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo, Heisman Trophy finalist Dwayne Haskins, from Ohio State looks on during a press conference in New York. Record-setting Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. says he is leaving school to enter the NFL draft. The third-year sophomore announced Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, on Twitter that he will depart the program after one year as a starter in which he broke most school and Big Ten single-season passing records. He also finished third in Heisman Trophy voting. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)
Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins declares for NFL draft

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 07, 2019 03:03 PM EST

Ohio State's Haskins, Washington's Browning offer contrasts

By Joe Reedy Dec. 30, 2018 06:49 PM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Rose Bowl will be final collegiate start for Washington's Jake Browning. Whether or not it will be for Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins...

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) passes under pressure from a Maryland defender during the second half of an NCAA football game in College Park, Md. Haskins was named offensive player of the year when The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team was released Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
First-year starter Haskins waited, then broke records

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2018 02:15 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) celebrates after defeating Northwestern 45-24 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Confident Haskins says his numbers are deserving of Heisman

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 05, 2018 02:14 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) celebrates with offensive lineman Solomon Kindley (66) after scoring a touchdown against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Up with UGA; Down on Notre Dame

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 09, 2018 10:32 PM EDT