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College Football Quarterback Power Rankings: Week 10

By Connor Muldowney

Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) makes a signal to the crowd after a touchdown during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) makes a signal to the crowd after a touchdown during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) passes the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) passes the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

If J.T. Barrett doesn’t correct his mistakes soon, his Ohio State Buckeyes might fall victim to another upset and miss out on the Big Ten title game for the second straight season. Just like they did in 2015, the Buckeyes lost in upset fashion against an inferior opponent, on paper, essentially putting a College Football Playoff berth and Big Ten title on hold.

Penn State shocked the Buckeyes with a 14-point fourth-quarter comeback a couple weeks ago and the Buckeyes were no longer considered locks to win the Big Ten East. Now that they have to claw their way back into the race, Barrett is going to be a major x-factor.

Just a few weeks ago, Barrett was one of the top-three or four Heisman Trophy contenders in the nation, but he has since fallen off. He has been in a little slump since the Indiana game a month ago, passing for just three touchdowns in the last four games. He also has two interceptions and three rushing touchdowns during that span.

Barrett’s most ineffective game came against Northwestern at home last week when he didn’t reach the end zone on the ground or through the air for the first time on the season. He did pass for 223 yards and rush for 71, but his inability to score nearly cost the Buckeyes a home victory.

Time for him to step it up again.

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