Ohio State’s quarterback, Will Howard, has been under the microscope all season long, with doubters questioning his ability to lead the Buckeyes to glory. Is he elite enough? Can he rise in big moments? Is he capable of guiding Ohio State to the promised land? Well, after a sensational performance in the Rose Bowl, Howard is proving his critics wrong and firing back with confidence.
In the Rose Bowl against Oregon, Howard delivered a masterclass, completing 17 of 26 passes for 319 yards and 3 touchdowns, pushing Ohio State to the brink of a national title. After the game, Howard issued a defiant message to his naysayers.
“I think a lot of people believe I can’t take care of the football in big games, that I don’t show up, or that I’m not elite,” Howard said, via Eleven Warriors. “But with what we have around me and what we did today, I’ve learned that I don’t need to be Superman. I don’t need to do anything special.”
Though Howard is surrounded by one of the most dynamic receiving corps in the nation, it’s clear that the senior quarterback deserves massive credit for his poise and leadership, both in victory and in adversity.
With 3,490 passing yards, 32 touchdowns, and only 9 interceptions this season, Howard has been nothing short of impressive, also adding 7 rushing touchdowns to his resume. As Ohio State gears up for a Cotton Bowl showdown against Texas, Howard is ready to silence the critics once again.
