No. 1 Ohio State will start JT Barrett over Jones at QB

The starting quarterback job at Ohio State is J.T. Barrett’s now.

Though maybe FOR now is more appropriate.

The never-ending story of this college football season entered a new chapter Tuesday. Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer announced that Barrett would replace Cardale Jones as the starter when No. 1 Ohio State plays at Rutgers on Saturday.

This was no unexpected plot twist. The move seemed inevitable after Barrett accounted for four touchdowns in relief of Jones against Penn State on Saturday. Barrett could take the job and run with it and the quarterback questions will end in Columbus. But as Meyer said after the 38-10 victory against the Nittany Lions: Whatever it takes to win. “Cardale is going to be a very active part, too,” Meyer said.

Jones has just seven touchdowns against five picks this season. He threw for just 84 yards in last week’s win over Penn State.

Barrett has come on in recent weeks, with seven total touchdowns in the last two games.

Meyer says red zone and third-down production were the main reasons for the switch.