Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller’s Heisman Trophy dream might be over before it began as the star quarterback reinjured his surgically repaired shoulder and is rumored to be out for the season.
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Miller, a senior, underwent surgery on the shoulder in February and was expected to be all systems go for the 2014 season, but this recent injury has his entire future in doubt. Miller was seen as a prime Heisman Trophy candidate, but missing an extended period of time all but puts a nail in that coffin.
According to Bovada, Miller was the third most likely to win the Heisman Trophy in 2014 at 15-to-2 behind reigning Heisman winner Jameis Winston (9-to-2) and Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (6-to-1). Miller is draft eligible, but his string of injuries have him as a middle of the pack prospect even before his most recent shoulder injury.
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Full Heisman Trophy Odds:
Jameis Winston (QB Florida State) 9/2
Marcus Mariota (QB Oregon) 6/1
Braxton Miller (QB Ohio State) 15/2
Bryce Petty (QB Baylor) 12/1
Brett Hundley (QB UCLA) 14/1
Todd Gurley (RB Georgia) 14/1
Miller threw for 2,094 yards and 24 touchdowns and ran for another 12 scores for the Buckeyes on 2013. Ohio State is ranked No. 5 in the preseason AP Poll and is expected to compete for a national championship.
The Buckeyes open up the 2014 season against the Navy Midshipmen on August 30. Redshirt freshman J.T. Barnett is expected to be named the starting quarterback for the Buckeyes in Miller’s absence.
Ouch. Braxton Miller may miss the season due to shoulder injury. Would've been No. 2 on my preseason Heisman Watch. Big blow to Buckeyes.
— Chris Huston (@HeismanPundit) August 19, 2014
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