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Why C.J. Stroud is Still Ohio State’s Quarterback, The Impact of Losing Two Linebackers and Rutgers Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

Although Ohio State's 59-7 win over Akron wasn't competitive, the game didn't lack for interesting storylines.

It was our first opportunity to watch Kyle McCord and Jack Miller throw passes for the Buckeyes, and that's where we begin this week's episode of Real Pod Wednesdays, as we discuss what we saw from McCord and Miller and why their performances weren't enough to change Ryan Day's mind on who should start at quarterback.

RELATED Ryan Day is “Optimistic” C.J. Stroud Will Be Healthy Enough to Start Against Rutgers, Says Kyle McCord Was “Inconsistent” in Akron Game

The other big story from Saturday night's game was K'Vaughan Pope's sideline outburst and subsequent dismissal from the team, and we discuss how we saw that unfold and the impact of Ohio State losing two senior linebackers in one week, beginning at the 21:30 mark.