Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud talked about leaning on his faith when he's upset as he came to grips with a playoff loss on Saturday night.

CJ’s father couldn’t be there for him like Bryce’s dad, Craig Young, was every day, but Coleridge Stroud did leave his son with one piece of wisdom that was helpful that weekend.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud bonded through faith with John Sperring, a 12-year-old with a congenital heart condition, while granting his Make-A-Wish in June.

CJ Stroud’s voice cracks. He’s just acknowledged his faith in reference to the road he’s been on. “It’s taken a lot of hard work,” says Stroud as he fights back tears.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had faith and the Lord on the mind when he was asked about his goals for the New Year. He wraps up the regular season on Sunday.

CJ Stroud’s Faith (Image Credit: Getty Images) Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has not been throwing the football. According to multiple reports Tuesday, Stroud is still not throwing at ...

CJ Stroud had a rookie season for the ages in 2023. He and head coach DeMeco Ryans nearly single-handedly changed the trajectory of the Houston Texans franchise.

Losing 42-27 and 45-23 to the dominant Wolverines, Stroud lamented that he will be known for never having beaten the team up north. CJ Stroud is now 0-5 against the Harbaugh brothers pic.twitter ...

C.J. Stroud’s family at the 2023 NFL Draft on April 27, 2023 in Kansas City. Twitter/ NFL Network Stroud’s mother added that she was going to be a “bundle of nerves” on draft night.