C.J. Stroud has made the cut as a finalist for yet another prestigious individual honor.
The Buckeye passer is one of 11 finalists for the Manning Award, which is presented annually to the collegiate quarterback judged by the Sugar Bowl Committee to be the best in the United States. The honor takes bowl performances into consideration, which means the winner won't be determined until January.
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Along with Stroud, USC's Caleb Williams, Alabama's Bryce Young, UNC's Drake Maye, Tennessee's Hendon Hooker, Washington's Michael Penix Jr., Georgia's Stetson Bennett, TCU's Max Duggan, Mississippi State's Will Rogers, Oregon's Bo Nix and Wake Forest's Sam Hartman all made the list.
Stroud was named the Big Ten's Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year and Griese-Brees Quarterback of the Year on Wednesday, repeating as the winner of both honors following the conclusion of the regular season.
Stroud has thrown 3,340 passing yards, 37 touchdowns and six interceptions while completing 66.2% of his passes through the first 12 games of the season. Stroud's 37 scores are tied for the FBS lead alone with Houston quarterback Clayton Tune, and his 176.25 passer rating is the best figure in the nation.
Stroud is also a finalist for the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Player of the Year and Davey O’Brien Award.
