5 Reasons Ohio State will make the College Football Playoff

Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Curtis Samuel (4) scores the winning touchdown in the second overtime under pursuit from Michigan Wolverines cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime.Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) sprints upfield as Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) pursues during the third quarter at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

2. J.T. Barrett Leads When He Needs To.

Quarterback J.T. Barrett leads when he needs to and that will get the Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff. Barrett has shown his growth as a leader since earning his starting job back after returning from injury, . He’s thrown 24 touchdown passes and just five interceptions this season. In his freshman season, Barrett threw 10 interceptions.

Barrett had no touchdown passes and one interception in the game, but it didn’t stop him from making adjustments. He carried the ball a season-high 30 times for 125 rushing yards and a touchdown in the Buckeyes’ comeback victory.

He ranks fifth in the Big Ten in passing yards, total touchdowns and is third in passing efficiency rating of 140.8. His passing yards are down a bit, but we’ve seen flashes of potential from receivers Noah Brown and Dontre Wilson.

Going forward, look for Urban Meyer to adjust the playbook to keep the ball in Barrett’s hands so he can lead the offense.

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