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Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett channels Tim Tebow with clutch jump pass


Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett helped pilot the sixth-ranked Buckeyes to a convincing 31-3 halftime lead against No. 10 Nebraska in Saturday's Big Ten showdown of two top-10 teams.

In doing so, Barrett channeled his inner Tim Tebow with an impressive jump-pass touchdown pass to Curtis Samuel.

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, of course, coached the former Heisman winner Tebow, who is now pursuing a pro baseball career. Based on his expression afterwards, Meyer undoubtedly appreciated Barrett's athleticism and Tebow-esque highlight reel.

Here's the replay:

And Meyer's reaction: