While most of the attention in Ohio State’s Spring Game was focused on Terrelle Pryor, another Buckeye quarterback was making a name for himself.

Freshman Kenny Guiton quarterbacked the Gray squad Saturday, showing poise late in the game.

Down 14-10 with time running out, Guiton orchestrated an 89-yard game-winning drive highlighted by a touchdown pass to receiver Taurian Washington.

“I just had to go to my moneymaker [Washington],” Guiton said. “I thought if I tried him a couple times in the second half he’d come through again and he did.”

The touchdown was the second of the day for Guiton and Washington after they also connected for a score in the first half.

Guiton’s solid play was a product of his development this spring and he could be moving up the depth chart this fall. The Houston native outdueled backup Joe Bauserman and may become Pryor’s backup this season.

Guiton was the second quarterback selected in the draft in the Spring Game, ahead of Bauserman, which he recognized as an honor.

“I think it said a lot from the seniors,” Guiton said. “The seniors got to pick the draft. I feel like I’ve earned a lot of respect from the seniors and the offensive line.”

Coach Jim Tressel was glad to see both Guiton and Bauserman getting experience throughout the game. “I thought they both got some very valuable reps under the gun,” Tressel said.

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Tressel also acknowledged he was excited to see the development of Guiton on display as he wasn’t sure how his depth was headed into this fall.

“We really felt as we went into the last week of practice we weren’t sure if our depth had progressed as much as we’d like it to,” Tressel said.

Guiton, like Pryor, is a dual-threat quarterback with potential that can continue to be developed. While he thought he played well, he noted there is always room for improvement, especially in his decision making.

“To tell you the truth, you’re never satisfied,” Guiton said of his play. “But overall I think I had a pretty good day.”

Guiton will have the opportunity to continue to develop and learn as he plays behind Pryor this year. And while he might not see much playing time this season, Tressel stressed that having Guiton add depth to the roster is critical.

“You need to have a deep team to have a chance at the championship,” Tressel said.