C.J. Stroud vs Bryce Young
C.J. Stroud vs Bryce Young: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young?
Stroud and Young have been friends since high school and were both top quarterbacks in their class. Their rivalry intensified when they were selected as the first two picks in the 2023 NFL draft.
C.J. Stroud
Key numbers
- Passing YardsOver 3,000 in college
- TouchdownsMultiple in rookie season
- Heisman VotingTop 4 in 2021, 2022
- Division Titles1 in rookie season
- Playoff Victories1 in rookie season
Top honours
- Heisman Trophy Finalist2021, 2022
- Offensive Rookie of the Year2023
- Most Passing Yards in a Single Game573 yards (Rose Bowl)
- First Player to Throw for Six Touchdowns Three TimesOhio State record
- All-Big Ten Honors2021
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Bryce Young
Bryce Young is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.