Ohio State Football: 5 reasons why the Buckeyes will struggle in 2017

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes takes the field during the second half against the Clemson Tigers during the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 31: Quarterback J.T. Barrett #16 of the Ohio State Buckeyes on the sidelines during the Playstation Fiesta Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Tigers defeated the Buckeyes 31-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

5. Regression from J.T. Barrett

Star Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett did not finish 2016 on a hot note. The shutout that Clemson pitched against the Buckeyes was largely thanks to Barrett’s incompetence. Barrett only threw for 127 yards and two interceptions in the loss.

If anyone knows how to rebound from a poor performance in a big game to end a season it’s Barrett. He’s one of the most experienced quarterbacks in the country. At the same time, you cannot deny the fact that he seemed to regress as the season went along.

Ohio State goes as Barrett goes. Barrett did not play well in the Buckeyes’ only two losses of 2016. If Barrett does not play well in some games in 2017 then Ohio State will suffer the consequences and lose some games that they’re definitely not supposed to.

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