This is clearly stating the obvious, but Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is among the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy next season according to almost every single publication and website out there. Our mothership, USA TODAY Sports, also has the OSU signal-caller among the favorites, lest we remind you that Stroud was a finalist this season during his freshman campaign.
However, these things rarely go where we think they will. Remember, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler was the early favorite to take home the bronze statue in 2021, and we all know how that turned out. There will be others in the mix that jump up and make themselves household names, and returning players already on the minds of voters that have fantastic years again.
But how does Paul Myerberg see this thing shaking out next year? Here is where he sees Stroud fitting into the Heisman picture for next season.