After C.J. Stroud graded out as a champion once again in Ohio State’s final scrimmage of the preseason on Friday, Ryan Day decided it was time to name his starting quarterback.
Ohio State reporters were informed Friday evening that Day – who was originally scheduled to next meet with the media on Monday – would be holding a press conference on Saturday morning. He started that press conference by announcing the news that many had been anticipating all offseason: Stroud will begin the season as Ohio State’s starting quarterback.
That decision came after three weeks of preseason camp in which Stroud demonstrated to Day and the rest of Ohio State’s coaching staff that he is ready to lead the Buckeyes’ offense this season.