Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said Monday that redshirt freshman C.J. Stroud is leading the Buckeyes’ quarterback competition, but a decision about the Sept. 2 season opener against Minnesota hasn’t been finalized. “I don’t know how much separation. I’m not sure, but every day he’s been competing, he’s been taking care of the football, making good decisions, he’s been a leader,” Day told reporters. “Those are all some of the traits we’ve been looking for. Certainly moving the team down the field to score touchdowns is something we’ve been looking for.” Stroud is battling Jack Miller and Kyle McCord to replace Justin Fields atop the OSU quarterback depth chart after Fields was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available. Get the best sports…
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