Ohio State redshirt freshman C.J. Stroud has been named the starting quarterback for the Buckeyes' season opener against Minnesota, coach Ryan Day told reporters Saturday.
Stroud had been considered the leader for the starting job over redshirt freshman Jack Miller and true freshman Kyle McCord, while heralded prospect Quinn Ewers joined the team this week after reclassifying from a 2022 recruit.
The 6-foot-3, 218-pound Stroud appeared in three games last season and had a 48-yard rushing touchdown against Michigan State. He passed for 185 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio State's spring game.