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Braxton Miller sporting new jersey number at Ohio State practice

AUG 10, 2015 at 4:30p ET

AUG 10, 2015 at 4:30p ET

Media in attendance at Ohio State's first football practice of 2015 saw two new things from Braxton Miller.

Not only was the former Big Ten Quarterback of the Year practicing at wide receiver (as expected), he was also wearing No. 1 instead of the familiar No. 5 he has worn since at least his days at Huber Heights Wayne High School in southwest Ohio.

Why the change?

Miller told ESPN.com he felt he needed a new start after having two surgeries on his right shoulder last year.