Since the start of the college football season, some media outlets have refused to move Dwayne Haskins into the Heisman conversation. Despite the big numbers, people have found ways to discredit the Ohio State quarterback.

It’s time to put that to rest.

Haskins was spectacular again on Saturday in Ohio State’s 49-6 win over Tulane to round out the non-conference season. He played only one half of football, but completed 21-of-24 passes for 304 yards and five touchdowns.

Anyone ignoring those numbers, regardless of opponent, is only fooling themselves.

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Haskins has now thrown 16 touchdown passes through four games, the quickest B1G quarterback to reach that mark since Purdue’s Curtis Painter in 2007. And honestly, it’s probably been closer to three games, considering the number of quarters he’s been sidelined due to lopsided victories.

Oh, and if that wasn’t enough, he still hasn’t thrown an interception since the Buckeyes’ season opener against Oregon State. How’s that for consistency?

It’s somewhat remarkable that the national spotlight continues to dismiss Haskins as a threat to win the Heisman Trophy. Tua Tagovailoa, Will Grier, Bryce Love and even Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor seem to get more attention than Haskins.

Maybe because this is his first season taking snaps. Or maybe because three of Ohio State’s first four opponents — Oregon State, Rutgers and Tulane — have been lightweights. But it’s getting harder to ignore Haskins performance. Even if the defenses he’s facing are severely overmatched.

Yes, Ohio State is loaded with talent. Terry McLaurin, K.J. Hill and Austin Mack are better than a lot of other receivers. Parris Campbell is an unbelievable playmaker. Mike Weber and J.K. Dobbins are an incredible 1-2 punch out of the backfield. With all those weapons, life is a little easier for Haskins.

What the quarterback is doing can’t be ignored, though. He’s guided the Ohio State offense to 40 points or more in each of the first four outings. And last week, against the Buckeys’ lone formidable opponent, TCU, Haskins still threw for 344 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

It’s only four weeks, but Haskins has yet to take his foot off the gas.

Haskins’ huge performance against Tulane was just another reminder that he belongs in the Heisman conversation. And as long as he’s under center in Columbus, the Buckeyes belong in the national championship conversation.