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College Football Quarterback Power Rankings: Week 8

By Connor Muldowney

Oct 15, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to pass the ball against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second quarter at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to pass the ball against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second quarter at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) rushes with the football as Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (42) dives from behind during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) rushes with the football as Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (42) dives from behind during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Another kid who struggled mightily last week was Ohio State’s junior dual-threat, J.T. Barrett. He was just 9-of-21 for 93 yards, a touchdown and an interception. However, he didn’t have poor weather conditions to blame for his lackluster passing game. Though he did rush for 137 yards and a touchdown to make up for it.

Last year, Barrett had to have been frustrated with the fact that head coach Urban Meyer decided to go with Cardale Jones as a co-starter, messing up the rhythm of the offense. Barrett earned the starting job in the latter half of the season and his emergence led to Jones declaring for the NFL draft.

Moreover, Barrett has continued his success in 2016 and has become one of the top-five Heisman Trophy contenders in the nation.

Facing a stingy defense in Wisconsin last week, Barrett knew he’d have to be on top of his game for the Buckeyes to escape Madison with a huge win over the eighth-ranked Badgers. He completed 17-of-29 passes for226 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another 92 and two scores.

Ohio State improved to 6-0 on the year with a huge overtime win and Barrett’s performance was key.

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