The standard for quarterback play at Ohio State has increased significantly since the turn of the century.
Until recently, Ohio State was never known for being a haven for elite quarterbacks. That’s certainly changed over the past five years, as C.J. Stroud was the third straight Ohio State starting quarterback to be a Heisman Trophy finalist (in his case, twice) and will soon follow in Justin Fields and Dwayne Haskins’ footsteps to also become a first-round NFL draft pick.
They aren’t the only Ohio State quarterbacks in the new millennium who established themselves among the best quarterbacks in school history.