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ESPN: Big Ten Heisman watch: Week 8

It's no secret by now that Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller is not only a legitimate Heisman Trophy contender, but he's the only one in the Big Ten.

The Buckeyes' defensive struggles might actually be doing Miller's candidacy some favors, because he has to keep his foot on the gas. That was the case last week against Indiana, when the sophomore completed 13 of 24 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns (with one interception) and rushed 23 times for 149 yards and a touchdown in a 52-49 thriller over Indiana.

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