June 9, 2026

Ohio State football quarterback C.J. Stroud named one of four Heisman Trophy finalists

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) waves to fans as he leaves the field following their 56-7 win over the Michigan State Spartans in the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is one of four finalists for the Heisman Trophy, the most prestigious player of the year award in college football, it was announced Monday night. Stroud will join Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett and Alabama quarterback Bryce Young at a ceremony on Saturday in New York, where the winner will be revealed. There is little suspense, though, in this year’s race. Young, who threw for 421 yards and three touchdowns in the Crimson Tide’s 41-24 win over previously top-ranked Georgia in the SEC championship game over the weekend, is seen as the heavy favorite to capture the award. He would become the…

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