A look at Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud’s 2021 situational stats
The 2021 campaign for the Ohio State Buckeyes ended in thrilling fashion as they survived a shootout with the Utah Utes. Quarterback C.J. Stroud and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba provided all of the fireworks on the offensive side of the ball.
Stroud would finish as a Heisman Trophy finalist but it was Alabama’s Bryce Young who took home the hardware. Heading into the 2022 campaign, Ryan Day’s quarterback will be leading a loaded offense led by Stroud and Smith-Njigba. They aren’t the only offensive threats who will be taking center stage.
The team will be tested early as they are set to take on the No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish to open the year. A pivotal game for all parties involved.
As the season approaches, Buckeyes Wire breaks down the redshirt sophomore quarterback’s situational stats. All statistics courtesy of Stats Perform.
Stroud vs Nonconference opponents
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Yards per attempt: 9.9
Completion %: 69.6
TD-INT ratio: 10-3
Sacks: 4
Yards lost: 34
Stroud vs the Big Ten
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Yards per attempt: 10.1
Completion %: 72.8
TD-INT ratio: 34-3
Sacks: 9
Yards lost: 69
Stroud vs AP Top 25
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Yards per attempt: 10.04
Completion %: 73.4
TD-INT ratio: 18-2
Sacks: 8
Yards lost: 58
Stroud on 1st down
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Yards per attempt: 9.99
Completion %: 69.4
TD-INT ratio: 16-3
Sacks: 9
Yards lost: 78
Stroud on 2nd down
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Yards per attempt: 10.1
Completion %: 73.5
TD-INT ratio: 16-2
Sacks: 0
Yards lost: 0
Stroud on 3rd down
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Yards per attempt: 9.94
Completion %: 74.7
TD-INT ratio: 6-1
Sacks: 1
Yards lost: 4
Stroud on 4th down
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Yards per attempt: 11.3
Completion %: 73.3
TD-INT ratio: 6-0
Sacks: 0
Yards lost: 0
Stroud in the red zone
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Yards per attempt: 3.61
Completion %: 54.4
TD-INT ratio: 19-0
Sacks: 2
Yards lost: 9
When Ohio State was winning
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Yards per attempt: 11.1
Completion %: 74.2
TD-INT ratio: 27-3
Sacks: 7
Yards lost: 56
When Ohio State was trailing
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Yards per attempt: 9.9
Completion %: 68.6
TD-INT ratio: 14-2
Sacks: 6
Yards lost: 47
When the score was tied
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Yards per attempt: 7.9
Completion %: 73.4
TD-INT ratio: 3-1
Sacks: 0
Yards lost: 0
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