BLACKSBURG, Va. — Ohio State coach Urban Meyer finally revealed his starting quarterback Monday and the defending national champion Buckeyes avenged their only loss from last season with a 42–24 win against Virginia Tech.
Here are three takeaways from an enlightening night at Lane Stadium:
1. Cardale Jones is the Buckeyes’ QB1
The fourth-year junior, who led Ohio State to three postseason wins last season while subbing for the injured J.T. Barrett—who had himself subbed for the injured Braxton Miller—won the most fascinating quarterback competition in college football history.