By: Adam Rittenberg (ESPN.com) -

Ohio State sophomore strong safety C.J. Barnett likely will miss the rest of the season following knee surgery.

Barnett, who started the first two games for the Buckeyes, suffered a right knee injury late in the third quarter of Saturday’s 36-24 win against Miami.

Coach Jim Tressel confirmed Tuesday that Barnett needs surgery and likely will miss the rest of the year.

The 6-foot, 190-pound Barnett moved into the starting spot following a preseason injury to Orhian Johnson and performed well in the first two games, recording several hard hits and a pass breakup that likely saved a touchdown against……

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