Jones took over the Buckeyes (14-1) and led them to a shutout rout of Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game, which convinced the playoff selection committee of their worthiness. Ohio State then upset Alabama, 42-35, in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 to advance to the title game.
Jones passed for 742 yards and five touchdowns with two interceptions in the wins over Wisconsin, Alabama and Oregon, and he rushed for 90 yards and another touchdown.
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At 6 feet 5 inches and 250 pounds, Jones has the body of a tight end, but his arm has received the most attention.
“He has a tremendous arm,” Alabama Coach Nick Saban said of Jones after the Sugar Bowl. Ohio State wide receiver Evan Spencer said last week that he had seen Jones throw the ball 65 yards on one knee.
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/16/sports/ncaafootball/cardale-jones-says-he-will-stay-at-ohio-state.html