Five things we think we learned from Ohio State’s victory over Rutgers

What a performance by Ohio State. Here are five things we think we learned from the dismantling of Rutgers.

Yes, C.J. Stroud can be very good

So, this is the C.J. Stroud we were all waiting for? The freshman quarterback was at an elite level Saturday after taking one week off to rest an injured shoulder. He was much more confident in the pocket, had zip on his passes, and was more accurate than we’ve seen him all season.

He was so efficient and productive, he was taken out of the game early in the third quarter to allow for some mop-up time for New Jersey native Kyle McCord. Stroud finished the day by completing 17-of-23 passes for 330 yards and five (yes five) touchdowns. And … there were no interceptions from the young gun for the first time this season.

If Stroud plays like this the rest of the season, welcome back to the Big Ten and CFP title race Ohio State. And on that note …

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