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C.J. Stroud talks importance of bouncing back quickly after Ohio State loss
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C.J. Stroud is taking responsibility for his team. After Saturday’s 35-28 loss to Oregon, the Ohio State quarterback said it’s on him to rally the troops and get the squad to bounce back.
Stroud threw 54 passes on Saturday, completing 35 for 484 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. His effort wasn’t enough, as the Buckeyes dropped their first regular season game of the Ryan Day era.
According to Dan Hope of Eleven Warriors, Stroud said he needs to make sure the Buckeyes bounce back quickly and have a strong week of practice ahead of next weekend.
C.J. Stroud says it's on him as the starting quarterback to make sure the team bounces back from this loss. He says the Buckeyes need to be better in practice.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 11, 2021
Ohio State had an incredibly difficult schedule in the first two weeks of the season. The Buckeyes traveled to Minnesota in the opener before hosting No. 12 Oregon Saturday. But with expectations set at a national championship, the loss was a big surprise.
Stroud and the Buckeyes will get to play an easier schedule over the next two weeks. They’ll host Tulsa and Akron before jumping back into league play against Rutgers.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB