June 20, 2026

How Kyle McCord and Jack Miller III can seize an opportunity for Ohio State football against Akron

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Ohio State football’s quarterbacks lined up for sprints after Wednesday’s practice, C.J. Stroud led them as they broke away from their starting line. © David Petkiewicz/cleveland.com OSU QB Kyle McCord (14) during the Ohio State University Spring Game in Columbus on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Turns out that was about the extent of his physical exertion this week. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said Thursday that Stroud has rested his shoulder to that point this week. He will likely continue to do so through the rest of the week, turning quarterback duties against Akron over to Kyle McCord and Jack Miller III. I have a feeling, if this were any other opponent on the schedule, Stroud would continue to play through his pain on Saturday. The Buckeyes are 48.5-point favorites. The only outcome in doubt is whether the spread is kind to bettors. Yet this could still…

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