This should come as no surprise but Buckeye quarterback C.J. Stroud will make a return trip to New York City for a second consecutive year as a Heisman Trophy finalist. All four finalist are quarterbacks, with Georgia’s Stetson Bennett, TCU’s Max Duggan and USC’s Caleb Williams who have a chance to join a few selective fraternity. Ohio State has a long history with the trophy, tying Notre Dame for most winners of all-time with seven. In the past five years, Stroud along with Justin Fields, Chase Young and the late Dwayne Haskins all have been finalists. The last winner was in 2006, when quarterback Troy Smith won. Stroud completed 66.2% of his attempts for 3,340 yards with 37 touchdowns and only six interceptions. He was also named the Big Ten’s QB of the Year and offensive player. Stroud’s numbers were down from last year but still enough for him to be invited to the ceremony. Tune in this Saturday,…
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