COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When Ohio States passing game was sputtering last month, J.T. Barrett kept saying everything was OK. Even after the loss to unranked Penn State, the quarterback insisted no big changes were necessary and the offense was on track.The quiet Texans confidence and patience paid dividends.The Buckeyes went out and routed then-No. 10 Nebraska 62-3 to open November and swamped Maryland by the same score a week later, with Barrett throwing for 680 yards and six touchdowns in the two games.The wind blew down Ohio States passing attack last week against Michigan State, but the Buckeyes escaped with a 17-16 win. Mike Weber rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown, and Barrett ran for 105 yards and threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Curtis Samuel.No. 2 Ohio State is preparing to face the best defense its seen all season in No. 3 Michigan on Saturday, with terrific linebacker/defensive back Jabrill Peppers, a game-changer who has to be accounted for on every play, and perhaps the nations best secondary. Michigan leads the nation in limiting opponents to 245.6 yards per game.We have a respect for them, wide receiver Terry McLaurin said. Just watching a couple of clips within the last couple of days, the press man, theyre going to load a lot of the box and as a group we have to beat man coverage. Thats why you come to Ohio State. Thats why they recruit you, to come beat man coverage.While Barrett spread the ball around earlier in the season, Ohio States offensive resurgence has been built around the dual-threat quarterback; Weber, who is the third Ohio State freshman ever to run for over 1,000 yards; and Samuel, a hybrid back who runs the ball and catches passes with equal skill. Wide receivers have become mostly supporting players.Weve got a lot of different things in our offense that allow us to utilize all three of those playmakers, and theres other guys, too, center Pat Elflein said. Our receivers are playing well, theyre blocking well, which allows for the whole offense to open up. As long as we keep doing that, well hit our shots and well keep playing Buckeye ball like we have been.Barrett said it begins and ends with the play of the offensive line. During the October swoon, the line struggled in pass protection and Barrett was constantly on the run. Adjustments were made.I think our O-line is doing what they need to do, and if our O-line plays well then we have a good day on offense, Barrett said. The main thing is that the offense has really opened things up for the guys running and also for me running the ball.Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Barrett is hard to predict because hes able to do so many things well. The junior is responsible for 99 touchdowns in his Ohio State career, seven shy of Drew Brees Big Ten record.Slippery, Harbaugh said. Tough runner, like a running back, but hes got the vision of a quarterback, hes got the throwing ability of a quarterback. Theres times where he can put the ball into the tightest of windows. He plays with a lot of confidence. Hes an outstanding player. Its a unique combination for a quarterback to have all those things.Samuel has emerged as the go-to guy for Barrett. He leads the team in receiving with 790 yards and seven touchdowns, and has rushed for another 650 yards and seven scores. 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Renault did not elaborate.In his stint with Renault, Michael Schumacher not only helped make Germany an F1 nation, he also sparked my enthusiasm and fire for racing, Hulkenberg said in a Renault statement.Either Dane Kevin Magnussen or British driver Jolyon Palmer -- Renaults current F1 pair -- will have to make way for Hulkenberg, who thanked Force India for not blocking his move.I am grateful that Force India has given me the chance to take up this new opportunity, he said. It has always been my dream to work for a manufacturer team. F1s new regulations (in 2017) will change the game, and give our team a good opportunity.There are four races left, and Hulkenberg sits in ninth place in the drivers standings, one place behind teammate Sergio Perez of Mexico.Force India, meanwhile, is vying with Williams for fourth in the constructors chaampionship and has a 10-point lead.dddddddddddd Both have Mercedes engines, while Renault provides its own.For the remaining races, I will give my best for Force India to reach fourth place, Hulkenberg said. This would be a great achievement for the whole Force India team, the biggest success in its history, and a great end to a fantastic time.Hulkenberg is in his second stint with Force India.Having spent five years with us, Nico has become a great friend and contributed a huge amount to the teams success, team principal Vijay Mallya said. Hes an outstanding driver, who has scored more points for this team than anybody else. While its true we will miss Nico, we respect his decision.Having first broken into F1 with Williams in 2010, Hulkenberg has 113 career races. His best finish was fourth place, which he has achieved three times.He also raced for Sauber.Force India has been linked with a move for 20-year-old French driver Esteban Ocon for next season.Ocon, a former Renault reserve driver, is racing for the Manor team. ' ' '