QB Confidence: Ohio State Star Called His Shot Before Oregon Clash heading into one of the most anticipated matchups of the college football season, the buzz around Ohio State’s quarterback room was at a fever pitch. With the Buckeyes set to take on the high-powered Oregon Ducks, many questioned whether their young quarterback had the poise and ability to handle the pressure. But behind closed doors — and later, boldly to his teammates — Ohio State’s starting QB made it clear: he was going to own the moment.According to multiple sources within the program, the quarterback didn’t just express quiet confidence during practice — he called his shot. In a closed team meeting earlier in the week, the Buckeye gunslinger reportedly told his teammates, “We’re going to light them up. I’ve watched everything they do — and I already know how we’re going to beat them.”For a player still proving himself under center, this wasn’t just bravado. It was calculated confidence backed by film study, preparation, and a deep understanding of Oregon’s defensive schemes. Coaches noted his extra hours in the film room, dissecting blitz packages and coverage tendencies. Players noticed, too. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka said, “He told us exactly where he thought the soft spots would be, and then we went out and hit those spots. He wasn’t guessing. He knew.”Ohio State’s quarterback wasn’t just predicting a win — he was predicting domination. And when the game kicked off, he delivered. He completed 72% of his passes for over 320 yards and three touchdowns, slicing through Oregon’s secondary like a surgeon with a grudge. Every throw seemed to say, “I told you so.”It wasn’t just his arm that impressed — it was his composure. Oregon threw the kitchen sink at him: disguised coverages, zone blitzes, delayed pressures. None of it fazed him. His pocket presence was polished, his decision-making quick and precise. He even scrambled for a key third-down conversion that led to a go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter.fter the game, when asked about his mid-week prediction, the quarterback grinned and said, “Look, I knew what we were capable of. I trust the guys around me. This is what we work for.” His teammates, clearly feeding off his energy, erupted behind him in celebration.This performance — and the confidence behind it — has now vaulted him into the national spotlight. While there’s still a long
