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Joel Klatt explains why Ohio State QB CJ Stroud tops his Heisman rankings list

Published: Oct 20, 2022 · 3:46 PM EDT

Joel Klatt knows talent when it comes to quarterbacks. No surprise, he’s all-in on Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud entering the 2nd half of the season.

Klatt listed Stroud as his front-runner to win the Heisman in 2022 after a fast start with the Buckeyes. Currently, Stroud leads all FBS passers in passing touchdowns (24) passer rating (207.6) and yards per pass attempt (10.9).

Entering November, the race appears to be a 2-man showing between Stroud and Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker. Klatt said the biggest asset for Stroud’s status for the top spot is his consistency through conference games.

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“He does everything with exquisite timing and accuracy,” Klatt said on the latest episode of ‘Breaking the Huddle.’ “Right on time, ball is thrown accurately, the receiver runs right through it, YAC, yards after catch, is presented with ball placement and timing. It’s perfect and he gets a touchdown because of it.”

In 3 conference games, Stroud has been pinpoint accurate, completing 67.6% of his throws for 796 yards and 13 TDs against 3 interceptions. Ohio State also leads the nation in scoring offense under his direction, averaging 48.8 points per outing.

Other names on Klatt’s radar include Michigan running back Blake Corum, UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, USC quarterback Caleb Williams and Alabama quarterback Bryce Young.

The Buckeyes are set to face Iowa at home on Saturday at noon E.T. on FOX.

Cole Thompson

Cole Thompson is a freelance writer for Saturday Tradition who has covered college football and the NFL for multiple websites. Thompson is currently based in Houston, Texas, and also can be heard daily on SportsMap National Radio's 'Just Sayin It' from 3am-6am.