How will C.J. Stroud compete to be Ohio State’s quarterback? Ask the last QB to beat out Stroud Updated Mar 16, 2021; Posted Mar 16, 2021 Redshirt freshman C.J. Stroud is competing with Jack Miller and Kyle McCord to be Ohio State's starting quarterback this fall. (Getty Images) Facebook Share COLUMBUS, Ohio — The three quarterbacks competing become Ohio State’s starter each embraced the battle ahead of them this spring and offseason. This week we take a deeper look at how each built his competitive edge, beginning with C.J. Stroud. Opinions were split on the Rancho Cucamonga High School football coaching staff in the summer of 2016.