He stepped in for an injured J.T. Barrett, led the Buckeyes in victories over Wisconsin, Alabama and Oregon to win a national title. He spurned the NFL in a glorious press conference and hits back when Twitter trolls try to take him down.
It's safe to say nothing rattles Cardale Jones. Alright, maybe one thing:
1st start in #TheShoe got me waking up 4 1/2 hours before wake up call
— Cardale Jones (@CJ12_) September 12, 2015
Jones already cemented his place in Ohio State football lore because of last season, but don't forget he's never actually started a game in Ohio Stadium. That changes today against Hawai'i.
Speaking of the Buckeye starter:
Buckeye Bits: OSU has thrown TD pass in 24 straight games. One today would break school record held by 1994-96 teams. pic.twitter.com/kRrmDEC1tM
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) September 12, 2015
From the names alone, you can argue those 1994-96 squads featured the best stretch of quarterback play in school history – at least, prior to the current run. Bobby Hoying, Stanley Jackson, Tom Hoying and Joe Germaine all threw touchdown passes during those three seasons.
A potential recipient of the record-breaking touchdown pass is Michael Thomas. Who is still doubting this man?
Make a believer out of em.... #shhhhh
— Mike Thomas (@Cantguardmike) September 12, 2015
The leader of the #CornerbackLivesMatter movement made believers out of Kendall Fuller, ESPN's NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay and the national audiences who watched Ohio State beat Alabama and Virginia Tech. So, whoever you are, Buckeye fans sincerely thank you for still motivating him.
Meanwhile, this also makes its return to The Shoe:
Look forward to seeing all the students join our team for the great tradition of Quick Cals at 25:00 on the clock. Go Bucks!
— Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) September 12, 2015
No offense to the "great tradition" of quick cals, but while that is going on, Hawai'i will overshadow it with their Haka chant. Plus, the Rainbow Warriors will look damn good while doing it.
If you're going to the game, you'll want to pick this up:
PAGE TURNER! Pick up your OFFICIAL Gameday Magazine at #TheShoe #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/qhFZWDuD9m
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) September 12, 2015
Lastly, those in attendance might see whatever is under this mysterious tarp:
Hmmm, I wonder what could possibly be under that tarp? pic.twitter.com/7Dg4rkzmAv
— Austin Ward (@AWardESPN) September 12, 2015
