Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Quarterback Justin Fields’ Heisman Trophy candidacy got off to an ideal start Saturday, as he led the No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes to a 45-21 win over the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Making his regular-season debut for the Buckeyes, Fields went 18-of-25 for 234 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions, while also rushing for 61 yards and a score on 12 carries. In addition to Fields’ big day, running back J.K. Dobbins contributed 91 rushing yards and one touchdown. Also, wide receiver Binjimen Victor had 65 yards, wideout Chris Olave was tops in catches (five) and tight end Jeremy Ruckert had two receiving touchdowns. While the Fields-led offense was impressive, the Buckeyes defense was arguably even better. Ohio State outgained the Lane Kiffin-coached Owls 469-228. It didn’t take long for Fields to make his presence felt Saturday, as he kept the ball on a read-option…
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