By Andrew Gould Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud pulled out all the stops to earn an epic Rose Bowl win over Utah on New Year’s Day. The freshman played a nearly flawless game, going 37-of-46 for 573 passing yards, six touchdowns, and one interception in the Buckeyes’ 48-45 victory. He was particularly in sync with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who tallied a record-setting 347 receiving yards and three touchdowns at Pasadena. Their final end-zone connection gave Ohio State a 45-38 lead with 4:22 minutes remaining after kicking the extra point. Utah stormed the field to tie the game before Noah Ruggles…