October 10, 2024

Why C.J. Stroud 'didn't like' when Ohio State brought in QB Quinn Ewers early in 2021

Entering Ohio State in the 2020 class, C.J. Stroud had one question on his mind. “How hard can I make it on myself to be better?” Stroud, speaking on The Beltway Boyz podcast, remembers asking himself. And with the Buckeyes, Stroud knew it wouldn’t be easy. Projecting Ohio State’s offense: Projecting Ohio State football’s offensive depth chart after spring transfer window closes Joining Ohio State as the No. 2 pro-style quarterback in the country behind Clemson commit and current Oregon State quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei, Stroud joined the roster along with four-star Jack Miller III, both of whom sat behind starter Justin Fields in 2020.

Stroud beat out both Miller Kyle McCord and Quinn Ewers for the starting quarterback job in 2021, ending the season as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy and leading the Buckeyes to a Rose Bowl win against Utah. “They brought in Quinn Ewers, the…

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