January 22, 2025

Can J.T. Barrett and Ohio State's passing game change during the month of bowl practice?

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Did J.T. Barrett throw enough interceptions this year?  Barrett went through the entire regular season with only five, which sounds like something that should be celebrated. Turnovers are killers, and Barrett avoids them brilliantly. That’s good.  But can a quarterback be too careful?  Barrett had 24 touchdowns and five interceptions, but Ohio State’s passing game couldn’t get going a lot this year. Barrett often looked hesitant, he double-clutched his throws and wasn’t always accurate. Ohio State barely escaped a handful of games with wins, and when it did it was because of Barrett’s legs.  So as Ohio State prepares for its New Year’s Eve matchup with Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinal, you have to wonder if a month of bowl prep is enough to fix the Buckeyes passing game.  Can Ohio State have a team transformation in a month?  “I think with a very young team you…

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