It was following a Rutgers football coaches news conference in mid-October when a reporter noted that Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett had another year of eligibility.
"Wow. Good for them,'' a Rutgers assistant coach said quizzically.
And bad for the Scarlet Knights, who have been tormented by the Buckeyes star dual-threat quarterback over their three seasons in the Big Ten.
A two-time Big Ten Quarterback of the Year selection, Barrett announced Wednesday on his personal Instagram account that he's returning to Ohio State for his fifth-year senior campaign.
The Scarlet Knights are scheduled to host Ohio State for their Big Ten home opener on Sept.