From Doubt to Championship | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

When Ohio State’s star QB J.T. Barrett went down with a leg injury in the 2014 rivalry game against Michigan, Urban Meyer faced an unthinkable dilemma: his only other QB, Cardale Jones, had thrown just 19 passes in his entire college career. Doubting Jones’ readiness under pressure, Meyer even told him he wasn’t sure he could handle it. But Jones stepped up—leading a gritty defensive effort to secure the win. The real test came next: a Big Ten championship showdown against Wisconsin, where Jones exploded for over 250 yards and three touchdowns, launching Ohio State into a national title run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f89db3fe017f936