Kyle McCord’s patience has finally paid dividends. He will be Ohio State’s starting quarterback. Tayven Jackson and Brendan Sorsby know who’s taking the first snaps for Indiana — even if coach Tom Allen chooses to keep it secret. As the third-ranked Buckeyes prepare to face the Hoosiers in a nationally televised season opener Saturday, the two coaches have opted for different approaches as they choose new starting quarterbacks. Ohio State coach Ryan Day announced Tuesday that McCord, who has been in Columbus one year longer than runner-up Devin Brown, would get the start though there is a caveat. Brown also is expected to play as the offseason competition continues into the regular season. “It’s one thing in practice,” Day said. “You see certain things, but to get tackled and move the team down the field, finish drives, do well on third down, to do well in the red zone, that’s…
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