CJ Stroud, a freshman student of the Ohio Red Dress, has been named the starting quarterback for the Buckeyes ’season opener against Minnesota, coach Ryan Day told reporters.
Stroud had been considered the leader for initial work on first-year redshirt Jack Miller and true freshman Kyle McCord, while alleged candidate Quinn Ewers joined the team this week after reclassifying. that of a 2022 recruit.
The 6-foot 3-foot, 218-pound Stroud appeared in three games last season and had a 48-yard touchdown against Michigan State. He spent 185 yards and two touchdowns in the Ohio State spring game.
Day said Monday that Stroud’s work in practice had given him an edge in the quarterback battle.
This report uses information from ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg.