COLUMBUS — To say Ohio State’s quarterback situation has been fluid the past few seasons is an understatement. Not since 2012 — when Urban Meyer became head coach — has one Buckeye quarterback thrown at least 91 percent of the team’s pass attempts. Whether that’s because of injury or by design, the fact remains Ohio State’s backup signalcaller, or even its third-string QB, has figured heavily in the narrative of a Buckeye season during Meyer’s reign. That’s why Dwayne Haskins wants to be ready. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound true freshman from Potomac, Md. will likely be third on Ohio State’s depth chart behind J.T. Barrett and former Ohio Mr. Football Joe Burrow when the Buckeyes open the season Saturday at home against Bowling Green. ”Regardless of the situation, whether someone gets hurt, which I pray to God doesn’t happen, I always feel like I have to be ready in case my number is called,” Haskins said earlier this month at Ohio State Media Day. ”My coaches haven’t really told me what my role will be. They want me to compete. But I know I’m going to have a bright future here. I can’t wait to see where it takes me.” Haskins…
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