COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football built its 2019 College Football Playoff run on balance — elite talent scattered across the field and covering up any potential weak spots. The Buckeyes’ lofty 2020 expectations are currently propped up mostly on the right arm and legs of their quarterback. Any team with a quarterback of Justin Fields’ proven capacities immediately becomes a national championship contender. Our position-by-position spring breakdown begins under center, where Ohio State can rely on a returning star while grooming his successor. QUARTERBACKS Player Year 2019 statistics Justin Fields Jr. 238-354 comp-att, 3,273 yards, 41-3 TD-INT, 137-484 rushing, 10 TDs Gunnar Hoak Sr. 6-6 comp-att, 104 yards, 1-0 TD-INT Jack Miller Fr. N/A CJ Stroud Fr. N/A Fields locked in: The Heisman Trophy finalist gave Ohio State everything it needed and more with his 2019 performance. He ranked third nationally in both quarterback rating and touchdown passes while…
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