C.J. Stroud on preseason watch list for Davey O’Brien Award

COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 20: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a pass during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans…

COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 20: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a pass during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium on November 20, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

by: Justin Holbrock

Posted: Jul 19, 2022 / 11:23 AM EDT

Updated: Jul 19, 2022 / 11:23 AM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud was named to the preseason watch list for the Davey O’Brien Award given to the nation’s top quarterback.

Stroud finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting last year after breaking several OSU records, including completion percentage (71.9), passer rating (198.6) and yards per game (345.1).

Stroud finished his remarkable freshman season by leading the Buckeyes to a 48-45 Rose Bowl win over Utah in which he threw for the most yards in a single game in school history (573 yards) and broke the record for most touchdown passes (six) in the the history of the Rose Bowl.

Ohio State begins its season Sept. 3 under the lights at home against Notre Dame.