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Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud lights up Maryland for 3 TDs in first half
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Ohio State has jumped out to a 35-10 halftime lead over Maryland.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud has been a big reason why, completing 17-of-22 passes for 293 yards and 3 touchdowns in the first half.
Stroud’s first score of the game came on a 4th-and-goal pass to Garrett Wilson in the corner of the end zone. He also threw touchdown passes to Chris Olave and TreVeyon Henderson.
Here is Stroud’s TD throw to Henderson:
Don't try and stop @TreVeyonH4 at the goal line 😤
The @OhioStateFB RB gets his second TD of the game on a 26 yard reception from @CJ7STROUD pic.twitter.com/PVYT6iXNQe
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 9, 2021
Henderson also rushed for a touchdown in the first half, as did Master Teague.
This continues a string of good games for Stroud, who has established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the Big Ten. He now has 16 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on the season. Stroud entered this game completing 64.5 percent of his passes and averaging 10.4 yards per attempt.
Ohio State is looking to move to 5-1 this season and 7-0 all-time vs. Maryland.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.