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Why is this news?: Braxton Miller 'close' to becoming a starter, Kerry Coombs drops knowledge

With Evan Spencer heir-apparent Noah Brown out with a broken leg and several prominent players suspended for the opener against Virginia Tech, the Ohio State receiving depth chart is more uncertain than ever. That means Braxton Miller, the team's newest H-Back, is in prime position to break in at the position when the Buckeyes go to Blacksburg to take on Virginia Tech on Sept. 7. But has he done what needs to be done to lock up a starting spot, with the season barely a week away?

"He's really developing his routine...getting the play, getting the split, and identifying the coverage.