Handicapping the Ohio State quarterback race for 2021

Ohio State will be choosing a quarterback among three talented guys to replace Justin Fields this fall. Here’s how all three stack up.

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Starter – C.J. Stroud

Backup – Jack Miller

Waiting in the wings – Kyle McCord

You can hear what the coaching staff says, and then you can observe what happens when it matters. I have no doubt that this will be a completely open quarterback competition, and I wouldn’t be surprised at all if any of the three win the starting job — they are all more than capable. However, Stroud was trusted when Fields went out of the game last season and has the dual-ability that will allow a much more dangerous and varied offensive attack. But, if one of the other two grab this whole thing and separate, that’s a wonderful thing.

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