CJ Stroud apparently rejects Desmond Howard at 2022 Heisman Trophy ceremony

The Desmond Howard and CJ Stroud feud continued in the eyes of many college football fans on Saturday night.

After Howard’s roast in 2021, Stroud apparently wanted nothing to do with the former Michigan wide receiver and Heisman Trophy winner.

At the Heisman Trophy ceremony, as Stroud was billed as the only returning finalist from the previous season, he took the stage, shaking hands with the first two former winners on stage before walking right past Howard.

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In 2021, before Stroud finished fourth in the Heisman race behind Alabama QB Bryce Young, Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson and Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett, Howard mocked the Ohio State quarterback.

After Hutchinson was asked his senior season goals were to beat Ohio State and win the Big Ten championship, former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow cracked a joke.

“Kenny, I’m glad you’re between them,” Tebow told runner-up Kenny Pickett, who stood between Hutchinson and Stroud. “Please stay there.”

“Better than his offensive linemen,” Howard said.

Howard’s apparent dismissal by Stroud before finishing third in the 2022 Heisman Trophy caught the attention of the college football world.

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2022 college football standings

Here’s a look at the final college football playoff standings for the 2022 season.

1. Georgia (13-0)

2. Michigan (13-0)

3. TCU (13-0)

4. Ohio State (12-1)

5. Alabama (10-2)

6. Tennessee (10-2)

7. Clemson (11-2)

8. Utah (10-3)

9. Kansas State (10-3)

10. USC (11-2)

11. Penn State (10-2)

12. Washington (10-2)

13. Florida State (9-3)

14. Oregon State (9-3)

15. Oregon (9-3)

16. Tulane (11-2)

17. USL (9-4)

18. UCLA (9-3)

19. South Carolina (8-4)

20. Texas (8-4)

21. Our Lady (8-4)

22. Mississippi State (8-4)

23. NC state (8-4)

24. Troy (11-2)

25. UTSA (11-2)

The story continues

2022 Ohio State Football Schedule

• September 3: Ohio State 21, Notre Dame 10

• September 10: Ohio State 45, Arkansas State 12

• September 17: Ohio State 77, Toledo 21

• September 24: Ohio State 52, Wisconsin 21

• October 1st : Ohio State 49, Rutgers 10

• October 8: Ohio State 49, Michigan State 20

• October 22: Ohio State 54, Iowa 10

• October 29: State of Ohio 44, State of Pennsylvania 31

• November 5: Ohio State 21, Northwest 7

• November 12: Ohio State 56, Indiana 14

• November 19: Ohio State 43, Maryland 30

• November 26: Michigan 45, Ohio State 23

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: CJ Stroud fires Desmond Howard at 2022 Heisman ceremony