Buckeye Quarterback a Secret

To spite Michigan and media, Ohio State Coach John Cooper will not reveal his starting quarterback until just before Saturday’s game.

Asked why he would wait to announce whether he was going with Stanley Jackson or backup Joe Germaine, Cooper said: “Just to give you guys something to think about this week. To give Michigan something to think about this week.”

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Indiana quarterback Jay Rodgers will watch Saturday’s Old Oaken Bucket game against Purdue from the sideline. He has suffered two concussions and Coach Bill Mallory said doctors “haven’t told me what I need to hear” to allow Rodgers to play. Chris Dittoe, a senior, will start. . . . Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning is expected to play Saturday against Kentucky despite a knee injury.