COLUMBUS, Ohio — Urban Meyer could have waited it out, making Illinois, the media and the fans all play the guessing game for the next five days.
Instead, the Ohio State head coach opted to just admit the obvious in regard to J.T. Barrett’s starting status as he returns from a one-game suspension for a citation for operating a vehicle while impaired during the Buckeyes’ bye week in Week 9.
"I'm sure the first [question] will be quarterback," Meyer said as he opened his Monday morning press conference. "If J.T. has a good week of practice, he'll get to start against Illinois.