Quarterback C.J. Stroud goes for over 300 yards in the air
Highest passer rating under pressure in Week 1
1. Desmond Ridder, Cincy – 149.3
2. Chase Garbers, Cal – 132.7
3. Bryce Young, Bama – 131.6
4. C.J. Stroud, Ohio St – 129.5 pic.twitter.com/92EfdFN5v4— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 5, 2021
This might not be a bold prediction if Ohio State were playing another team, and maybe it’s not a spicy type of bold you’ll find on the top shelf of the college football aisle, but Oregon’s defense is more athletic than what we saw from Minnesota. That means having a freshman throw for over 300 yards is going to mean something in this game.
Thibodeaux or no Thibodeaux, the coaching staff is going to let Stroud be a distributor like he was in the second half against the Minnesota Gophers. There won’t be a ton of shots down the field, but you’ll see plenty of screens, crossing routes, and other opportunities to get OSU’s playmakers in space. We all saw what can happen after the catch last week, and the same will happen against Oregon.