J.T. Barrett says he'll return to Ohio State for his senior year

Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett throws a pass against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

by: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson

Posted: Jan 4, 2017 / 03:44 PM EST

Updated: Jan 4, 2017 / 03:44 PM EST

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett will be back for more next year.

Barrett announced he is returning for his senior season on Thursday.

“Much love to Buckeye Nation and thank God for the blessings,” he wrote on his social media accounts.

I’m coming back for my senior year. Much love to Buckeye Nation and thank God for the blessings.

A photo posted by JT Barrett (@jt_theqbiv) on Jan 4, 2017 at 12:32pm PST

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