C.J. Stroud is in the running for some prestigious end-of-season hardware as the Buckeye quarterback was named one of 15 finalists for this year's Maxwell Award, given annually to college football's top player.
In his first season as a starter, Stroud has put up some of the nation's best numbers leading the nation in total QBR with a rating of 91.3. He also ranks No. 3 in the country in passing efficiency, No. 7 in passing yards per game and No. 3 in passing touchdowns all while throwing just three interceptions on the season.