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When news broke that Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s lingering hamstring injury would keep him out of action for Week 4 of the 2022 NCAA season, it was a pretty big bummer for fans of Ohio State football. Sure, the team is incredibly deep, and they’ve defeated their first three opponents by a combined score of 143-43, but […]

CJ Stroud and the third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes are set to take on fellow Big 10 opponent the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday night. But given the current state of these two teams, it could prove to be a very one-sided affair. Ohio State is one of the hottest teams in the country. With a Heisman […]

Ohio State football upended Arkansas State, 45-12, this weekend to move to 2-0 on the season. On Saturday, the Ohio State Buckeyes were projected to win by at least 44 points against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Many thought that spread was too much, which was actually was the case. Still, the Buckeyes outscored the […]

In one of the most anticipated matchups in college football’s Week 1, the No. 2 Ohio State football program started its season in the best way possible. The Buckeyes won 21-10 versus No. 5 Notre Dame and should be getting more first-place votes this week. Ohio State seems to be on pace for another good […]

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud opened up his 2022 Heisman Trophy award candidacy with a crucial performance in the Buckeyes’ non-conference home win over Notre Dame on Saturday. Stroud did not pick up where he left off from the 2022 Rose Bowl Game with a record-breaking showing, although he did anchor two second half touchdown […]

Notre Dame football had a rather disappointing outcome on Saturday night after they failed to hold on to their lead and lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes. However, head coach Marcus Freeman knows they have no one to blame but themselves. Speaking to reporters after the 21-10 loss, Freeman emphasized that there are no moral […]

After watching his Ohio State Buckeyes edge the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields made sure to acknowledge the man who made the win possible: CJ Stroud. The young quarterback completed 24 of his 34 passes in the game for 223 yards and two touchdowns. While the offense struggled at […]

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback CJ Stroud is a Heisman frontrunner and a surefire first-round pick for the 2023 NFL Draft. But, he’s focused on neither right now. Stroud just wants to take OSU to the Promised Land, as Ryan Day pointed out on Saturday. Via College GameDay: “[C.J. Stroud’s] really spent the time this offseason […]

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had one of the more notable breakout seasons in all of college football in the 2021 campaign. Smith-Njigba blossomed as a reliable target for quarterback C.J. Stroud, as he led the team in both receptions (95) and receiving yards (1,606). The stout chemistry that Stroud and Smith-Njigba displayed last […]

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback CJ Stroud was absolutely fantastic last season, posting video game numbers. But, in his mind, that was just the beginning. Via NBC Sports: “Honestly, I don’t think I really did a lot,” Stroud said of the 2021 season. “I feel like I barely touched my potential. I feel like I can […]

Despite Seahawks Nation trying to talk themselves into the Drew Lock Era, chances are the Seattle Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft pick will likely be in the low single digits. The season after losing nine-time Pro Bowl, Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson it’s almost inevitable. The good news is that there are a ton of incredible […]

There is a world where Daniel Jones finally puts it all together, leads the New York Giants to a respectable record this season, and the team can focus on defense or more offensive weapons in the 2023 NFL Draft. Unfortunately for Giants fans, that outcome doesn’t seem all that likely. The more likely scenarios for […]

The Big Ten agreed to a monster TV deal with Fox, CBS and NBC worth billions of dollars on Thursday. It’s a huge day for the conference, and one that everyone affiliated with the Big Ten should be proud of. Well, almost everyone. Ohio State football star quarterback and Heisman Trophy hopeful CJ Stroud wasn’t […]

Ohio State officially revealed its six captains for the 2022 season last week. To not much of a surprise, C.J. Stroud wound up not only being named a captain for the campaign but was also the leading vote-getter by his teammates. Heading into the season, Stroud is not planning on changing up his leadership approach […]

2021, on paper at least, looked to be the transition year for Ohio State football. The Buckeyes saw Justin Fields hit the draft and began life with CJ Stroud under center. Expectations, at least by the standards Ohio State has set for itself over the past decade or so, were comparatively low, but that didn’t […]

After nearly a decade-long hiatus, the “NCAA Football” video game series is finally making a comeback. Rebranded as “EA Sports College Football,” the video game is set to be released in July 2023. The incredibly popular gaming franchise will feature two beloved game modes that will make fans very, very happy. According to a report […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are expected to be a contender in 2022 with quarterback CJ Stroud leading the way. However, they were dealt a brutal offensive blow on Tuesday as it was announced redshirt freshman running back Evan Pryor will miss the entire season with a knee injury he sustained in training camp, per Austin […]

Alabama’s Bryce Young won the Heisman Trophy last season. He enjoyed a tremendous year and was deserving of the award. However, the Crimson Tide ultimately fell short in the championship game against Georgia. Nonetheless, Young and Alabama enjoyed a productive season, despite Nick Saban referring to it as a “rebuilding year.” Meanwhile, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud […]

With star quarterback CJ Stroud projected to be a top pick in the 2023 NFL draft, the Ohio State Buckeyes could be on the search for their future QB1. They may have found their guy in four-star recruit, Brock Glenn. Brock Glenn committed to Ohio State on Saturday, choosing them over several other talented programs […]

Ohio State football pumps out NFL players at a rate few schools can rival. The Buckeyes have more NFL Draft picks since 2000 than any other school with 157. They also hold the record for most first-rounders in NFL history with 87. The Buckeyes once again have all the makings of a national championship team […]

Ohio State football enters the 2022 season hungry, even after an 11-win campaign and a Rose Bowl victory last year. As head coach Ryan Day said, not many teams would consider that a disappointment. However, the Buckeyes clearly have bigger fish to fry. And the team is following the mindset of their leader, star quarterback […]

College players are getting paid big time! The new NIL deals are working out well for athletes in the college ranks. And that narrative certainly did not change when it revealed that Ohio State’s CJ Stroud would be receiving a brand new Bentley as part of his NIL deal. Stroud’s new Bentley is reportedly worth […]

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud orchestrated a standout 2021 campaign in what was his redshirt freshman year. After what he saw from Stroud last year, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day sees that the sky is the limit for the passer. Day took some time to speak at Ohio State spring practice earlier this week, […]

C.J. Stroud and the Ohio State Buckeyes are preparing for their bowl game at the Rose Bowl against the Utah Utes, which also means that the quarterback will get to play an important game in his home state of California. However, what he recently said about college football fans from California could earn him some […]

CJ Stroud is one of four finalists for the prestigious Heisman award which is given to the best player in college football. He had an incredible season for the Ohio State Buckeyes and came up just short of leading his team to the College Football Playoffs. There is a reason why Ohio State had so […]

The Heisman committee has announced its four finalists for the prestigious college football award. Aidan Hutchinson of Michigan University, Quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh, CJ Stroud, the Ohio State standout quarterback has been nominated, and rounding off the final four is Alabama’s standout quarterback Bryce Young. All four of these players have a great chance […]

Every season in college football, the Heisman trophy race comes down to which quarterback stands out the most. Yes, there have been other offensive skill position players to win it, including Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith. But for the most part, it has become the “Best Quarterback Award.” Well this season, that is about to […]

It is quite rare for any current or former Michigan coach to say anything positive about an Ohio State player, but head coach Jim Harbaugh sure sees much potential in quarterback C.J. Stroud. Over the past month, Stroud has continued to bolster his resume for the 2021 Heisman Trophy award. Overall, Stroud has recorded 36 […]

The College Football Playoff aspirations for No. 4 Ohio State were essentially on the line in their home Big Ten clash against No. 7 Michigan State. A loss for the Buckeyes not only would have dropped them out of the top-four in this Tuesday’s CFP rankings, but it would have also placed the Spartans in […]

Unlike in previous years, there is no clear-cut favorite for the Heisman Trophy award at this point in the season. This has allowed Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud to take advantage of such a golden opportunity. The likes of Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler and North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell were deemed among the early Heisman […]

The bad news for Ohio State entering their matchup on Saturday against Akron is that starting quarterback CJ Stroud will be used only if there’s an “emergency” scenario for the Buckeyes because of a shoulder injury. The good news is that they have two pretty good young backup quarterbacks and that Akron shouldn’t pose a […]