June 21, 2026

As C.J. Stroud is snubbed by the Maxwell and Walter Camp awards, Ohio State football begins his Heisman push


The odds say Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is still a favorite to be a Heisman Trophy finalist, but he is not a finalist for some other major awards.David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com COLUMBUS, Ohio — After Ohio State football’s domination of Michigan State on Nov. 20, C.J. Stroud emerged as the Heisman Trophy betting favorite. The candidacy thrived on a simple premise — that the quarterback of what looked like an increasingly unstoppable offense belonged on the sport’s most prestigious stage. Then someone stopped the Buckeyes. Michigan’s 42-27 victory — while it came with Stroud throwning for 393 yards under duress — staggered the redshirt freshman’s candidacy. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.

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