Barnett threw for 376 yards and three touchdowns in the double-overtime victory to knock Oklahoma State out of last season’s national title race. But he followed that up with a pair of underwhelming efforts on the road, and Barnett was just 2 of 7 passing for 23 yards against Rutgers before being pulled in favor of Jantz.

Jantz’s playmaking ability was one of the reasons he earned the initial starting nod over Barnett. But his inconsistency forced Rhoads to turn yet again to Barnett.

“It’s definitely a roller coaster. I have to keep my emotions lined up. Keep them in line. Can’t get too high, can’t get too low,” Barnett said.