Texans’ C.J. Stroud Reacts in Real Time to Ohio State Reportedly Hiring Chip Kelly

Nevertheless, the ascension of Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans may be head coach Ryan Day’s most remarkable accomplishment with the Buckeyes.

The Texans selected Stroud as the second pick in the 2023 NFL draft, following consecutive finishes in the top four of the Heisman Trophy voting. After Houston finished 3-13-1 in his rookie season, Stroud defied the most optimistic projections right away, winning the AP’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award and leading the team to the playoffs.

In a live interview with Yahoo Sports on Friday, Stroud was taken aback by an unexpected news regarding Ohio State’s future. According to reports, the program plans to appoint Chip Kelly, the coach of UCLA, as its next offensive coordinator.

“Oh, that happened?” Stroud enquired after hearing the news. “Whoa, that’s amazing. breaking news that I must hear.”

When asked about Kelly’s compatibility with a team that seems to be stuck—the Buckeyes haven’t defeated rival Michigan since 2019—Stroud voiced hope.

“Coach Day is my favorite. I’ve become a tremendous quarterback for this league because of him,” Stroud said. “I believe Chip will fit in perfectly. He was Coach Day’s college coach at New Hampshire, which is essentially where Coach Day acquired all of his offensive ideas. I’m eager to watch Ohio State’s performance this season.”