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College Football Quarterback Power Rankings: Week 7

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 3, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) throws out a pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) throws out a pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) drops back to throw early in the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) drops back to throw early in the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

J.T. Barrett is the second quarterback in a row in our power rankings this week to take a bit of a dive. He had a rough go of things in a victorious effort versus Indiana last week. Overall this season, though, Barrett has been one of the most exciting players in the country.

Indiana’s defense has been surprisingly improved this year, holding Michigan State to 21 points the week before and then putting pressure on Barrett in the pocket. He completed just 9-of-21 passes for 93 yards and a touchdown, with a pick, his worst game of the year. He did, however, rush for 137 yards and a score, leading the Buckeyes.

Just two years ago, the freshman quarterback took over for injured preseason Heisman candidate Braxton Miller and led the Buckeyes to an 11-1 regular season. Then Barrett got hurt and gave way to Cardale Jones who led the Buckeyes to the national title.

It was a shock when Urban Meyer went with Jones for a majority of the 2015 season, but when Barrett took over, it was clear why he won the starting job in 2014 — other than the injury to Miller.

Barrett is a dynamic quarterback who can do it all and keeps defenses guessing. He has a strong arm, but he can run as well as anyone in the country when he’s under pressure. His near-350 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground this year prove that.

Expect a big bounce-back performance from him this week at Wisconsin.

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