Ohio State's CJ Stroud Leads Heisman Race with Dominant Season Start
Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud is leading the race for the 2022 Heisman Trophy with impressive early-season performance. Through five games, he's posted remarkable stats:
- 1,376 passing yards
- 18 touchdowns
- Only 2 interceptions
- Perfect 5-0 record
- Latest win: 49-10 over Rutgers (154 yards, 2 TDs)
Current Heisman Trophy odds:
- CJ Stroud: +100 (favorite)
- Caleb Williams: +700
- Bryce Young: +1000 (recent shoulder injury may impact chances)
What makes Stroud's performance even more impressive is his success despite missing key weapons TreVeyon Henderson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba for much of the season.
Upcoming challenges that could impact his Heisman campaign:
- Michigan State
- #10 Penn State
- #4 Michigan
While Ohio State's schedule has been relatively light so far, Stroud's consistent excellence and team success put him in prime position to win the Heisman Trophy, especially if he maintains this level of play through these tougher matchups and leads the Buckeyes to College Football Playoff contention.
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