COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Technically he was the backup for only a week, but that was long enough to put Cardale Jones in position to reprise a role he made famous a year ago.
The Ohio State quarterback is once again in line to potentially come off the bench and play the part of the season-saving hero.
The situations certainly aren't identical, particularly now that Jones isn't a first-time starter and the Buckeyes now know what they can expect from somebody who has proved himself on the biggest stage possible. But with J.T. Barrett unexpectedly unavailable ahead of a crucial game late in the season, the fate of No.