MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ohio State has a new quarterback this fall, just like several other national title contenders. For the fourth-ranked Buckeyes, this turnover — from NFL first-round draft pick Justin Fields to C.J. Stroud — could be as unsubtle as anywhere in the country. Stroud has yet to attempt a college pass, a scenario the program has not experienced since 1952. His teammates, however, saw all they needed to see over the last month in practice from the 6-foot-3, 215-pound second-year freshman. “We’re just very excited for us to have him as our quarterback right now,” left tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere said. “He’s taken that job in full stride.” With a quality, experienced Big Ten opponent waiting in Minnesota for Thursday night’s opener, not to mention 11th-ranked Oregon due for a visit on Sept. 11, Ohio State has no room to ease into the schedule. Coach Ryan Day recognized that…
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