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Jones-ing for more
OSU's backup QB sensation staying put
Playoff Championship Heal 1
Ohio State's Cardale Jones and their mascot, 'Brutus Buckeye', celebrate after the NCAA playoff championship game against Oregon Monday in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State won 42-20. - photo by Associated Press
DALLAS — While Urban Meyer was doing most of the talking, Cardale Jones owned the room. Ohio State's rising star quarterback was all big grins, silly smirks, rolling eyes and mischievous glances Tuesday, the day after he helped the Buckeyes roll Oregon 42-20 to win the first College Football Playoff national championship. Jones said that he's not ready for the NFL. But after just three college starts, the 22-year-old, third-year sophomore is in a unique position.