Ohio State looks like they are going to survive the 20145 season without Braxton Miller at quarterback. After a rough start to the season with a tough test at Navy and a home loss to Virginia Tech, tough test at Navy and a home loss to Virginia Tech, J.T. Barrett has grown and the Buckeyes offense has been playing well. Ohio State still looks like a team capable of winning the Big Ten this season, if they can get by Michigan State later in the season. Whatever happens this season, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer remains confident he will have Miller back under center in 2015.
“Braxton is our quarterback,” Meyer said Monday, per ESPN.com. “To be fair to Braxton, Big Ten Player of the Year. But it’s good to know we’ve got both of them.”
Miller was lost for the season with a right shoulder (his throwing shoulder) injury in the weeks leading up to the start of the regular season. The shoulder was initially hurt during Ohio State’s Orange Bowl loss to Clemson. Miller had surgery that went well and could be on track to return for Ohio State in 2015, which he has stated is his plan. The NFL could also come calling for Miller, but with a shoulder injury it may be better to come back in 2015 and show the shoulder is healed and good to go. Otherwise, Miller would be considered a huge draft risk for any franchise looking for a quarterback. A healthy 2015 season could move Miller up the big boards.
And if Miller returns for 2015, Ohio State could once again start the year with playoff expectations.