B1G awards race tracker: J.T. Barrett secures top spot with another win

The candidates for the best players in the Big Ten have become fairly well established as we near the halfway pole. There is sure to be some movement throughout the rest of October and November, but it's safe to say a couple of these mainstays have earned a permanent spot on these lists as long as they remain active for the remainder of the season.

Here's how our Big Ten writers see things shaking out as we gear up for seven more weeks of conference play.

Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year

J.T. Barrett spearheads the Big Ten's best offense with his legs and arm.1. Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett (five first-place votes): The Buckeyes offense didn't throw much against Indiana, but Barrett…