Ohio State is in contention for a berth in the College Football Playoff, but if players like J.T. Barrett, Braxton Miller and Tommy Schutt step up, it will be a lock for one of the four semifinal spots.
The Buckeyes checked in at No. 3 in the latest playoff standings behind No. 1 Clemson and No. 2 Alabama. Both are coming off big wins over ranked teams, while Ohio State looked flat in a 28-14 win over a sub-.500 Minnesota team last Saturday.
But if these five players hit a new level, Urban Meyer's team will be very tough to beat down the stretch.