COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Justin Fields announced his transfer to Ohio State on Jan. 4, 2019, both he and the Buckeyes signed up for the same elite standard. Ohio State represented a great collection of talent in search of the quarterback who could bring its potential within reach. Fields represented an unnaturally talented quarterback in search of a team poised for greatness. After 20 games as arguably Ohio State’s most talented quarterback ever, Fields suddenly stands on the brink of a closing window of opportunity. Those two years flew by. In between, Fields and the Buckeyes endured injuries and a global pandemic that nearly erased a season. They celebrated championships and accolades and felt one piercing loss — a wound that has not completely healed. Fields now leads Ohio State against the only team that has beaten the Buckeyes in his tenure. Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinal against Clemson in…
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