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Braxton Miller has receiving debut for the ages against Virginia Tech

Graham Watson

No one ever doubted Braxton Miller’s athletic ability, but when he decided to move from quarterback to wide receiver there was a hint of skepticism.

Skepticism quickly turned to shock and awe on Monday as Miller had debut for the ages that included two catches for 78 yards and a receiving touchdown as well as six carries for 62 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

While everything Miller did Monday was pretty spectacular, his touchdown run in the third quarter will be one that will be replayed on highlight reels for the rest of the season and perhaps beyond.

That score put the Buckeyes up 28-17 and pretty much drained whatever fight Virginia Tech might have had left as Ohio State rolled to a 42-24 win.

Miller's spin move was so good that starting quarterback Cardale Jones was replaying it on the Ohio State sideline.

Miller became the first Buckeye to have a 50-yard touchown run and a 50-yard touchdown catch in the same game since Ted Ginn Jr. in the 2006 Fiesta Bowl.

It’s clear Ohio State has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to athletic talent, but Miller might be the best of the lot and perhaps an unexpected Heisman hopeful.

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