Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett Suspended After Being Arrested For Drunk Driving

Ohio State starting quarterback J.T. Barrett has been suspended for next week’s game against Minnesota after being arrested last night in Columbus on misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

The 20-year-old Barrett was forced to take a breathalyzer test after being stopped by police for trying to avoid a DUI checkpoint.

Via ESPN

Barrett, 20, was arrested after trying to avoid a DUI checkpoint near the Ohio State campus, a source told ESPN. He failed a breathalyzer test and was released to teammate and fellow quarterback Cardale Jones, according to the source.

Ohio State is currently on a bye which means Barrett will not return to the team till Nov 14. against Illinois.

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