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The Ohio State Parkies have played just one game in the last three and a half weeks.

But in his limited chances to shine, quarterback Justin Fields has been spectacular.

Today, the Athletics Bill Landis, on what an abbreviated season means for Ohio State's national title hopes,

how Fields has brought his baseball skills to the gridiron, and whether he still has a shot at the Heisman.

It's supposed to be the most outstanding player in college football. It's not supposed to be the guy who just has the best stats.

If you use your eyes and watch the game, Justin is clearly one of the most outstanding players in college football.

From Wondry and the Athletic, I'm Kavitha Davidson.

And I'm Anders Keltow. It's Thursday, December 3rd, and this is The Lead.

It felt like something great was happening.

There was just something about the emotion and the heart of the game.

No, no, no, no, no.

It's a fact.

The days of the past don't matter because we've got this now.

You can't pay.

I have seen anything like that.

That's not good, dude.

This isn't a story where the interview, the athlete, or the home, it stays with you.

Well, so Bill, the Buckeyes have played only four games due to the big 10s late start and canceled games because of COVID.

And we'll talk about what that means for their national title hopes in a bit.

But first, can you just give us a sense of what Justin Fields has been able to accomplish in his limited chances this season?

He had a really high bar to clear when you think about what he did last year.

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