Ohio State: Buckeyes come unraveled in rivalry loss at Michigan

[@ronaldoarcher4522]

OSU is so soft on their defensive front 7 against run. OSU could not run the ball. UM out muscled OSU on both sides of the ball

[@buckeyeg4888]

They definitely looked like they wanted it more and played as such

[@doctordetroit4339]

Hot knife met butter today.

[@leemiller689]

The bottom line, Michigan wanted it more, period.

[@franksmith9692]

Have to agree. I think we were fired up but didn’t seem to adjust to where M was strong.

[@michiganman9599]

Absolutely; NO ONE stays on top forever

[@andrewcrockett3044]

Whether or not Ohio State was fired up or wanted it more...didnt matter, Michigan is the more talented team. Oregon fooled them...Michigan took them to the woodshed. Ohio State never led...they were resilient and got close at times...but couldn't stop Michigan's run game. They got beat down.

[@scooterbee2777]

It kinda seemed like OSU thought they could just show up and beat MI. Got outcoached and outplayed for 4 qtrs.

[@sudukemsn]

First time playing in this rivalry for most of the players, now they know what to expect going forward

[@MrBudcole]

@@sudukemsn HUGE lifelong Michigan fan here, going back to the early 70's. This rivalry has had its momentum shifts, some extending for long periods on both sides. That said, while I have the UTMOST respect for the Buckeyes, I'm not convinced that Day has the mettle to drive a bus full of expectations like OSU, especially when he has to fill the entire bus himself. Everyone - EVERYONE got screwed in 2020 by the stupid virus - might as well just write that season off as a non-event. From this point forward, this is Ryan Day's team, completely. It will be 100% his players, coaches and staff. It will be his 100% responsibility to instill the confidence necessary to win these kinds of games into his young players. That is no small task. I HOPE he is up to the challenge - I really do! That is a pretty big ask of a guy who inherited a superior program for his first head coaching job! College Football is better when BOTH of these teams are successful!

[@mfriedrich2012]

It’s not just that Michigan won, but how they won. Michigan’s OL annihilated the line of scrimmage today repeatedly, and Ohio St. had no answer. Ohio St. is a young team, and ridiculously talented, but Michigan is too. The good news is, this rivalry is back.

[@StealhESniper]

UM is losing a lot next year. Majority of their DL, OL & Haskins.

[@scottyballz6447]

We can keep saying they're talented, blah blah, but it's a results-driven business. Need to see it translate on the field on Saturdays. Need the Silver Bullets back. It's a mindset. So hopefully these players go extra reps in the weight room on freezing ass mornings in February with "42-27" on the wall at the Woody.

[@stevepipenger4651]

It was today. Given how bad Harbaugh is, it’ll take more than one game to say that. Simply stated, Harbaugh is nearly incapable of winning big games. He’s 1-5 against Ohio State, 1-4 in bowl games. That makes him 1-9 in big games. I hope TTUN doesn’t embarrass itself next week and embarrass itself if it goes to the CFP. I wonder if they simply played above their head today because this is the team MSU beat whom Ohio State then blew out.

[@martinmartins7703]

@@StealhESniper Michigan loses 1 offensive lineman after this year. They do lose their 2 best defensive lineman but the rest of the DL returns.

[@foxbodyblues6709]

@@martinmartins7703 no no no 4 seniors on the OL including 2 super seniors. The other guy is a Jr. 4 seniors 1 junior

[@FamilyManJ]

I'm literally a die hard buckeye fan but Michigan simply just beat OSU ass this game. The game against Clemson a couple years when we lost it in the 4th really truly broke my heart because we played better and should have won. But We were never in control of this game today. Michigan played harder played faster and executed. OSU got beat from start to finish in this game. Go bucks.

[@jimbeaux89]

Tbh though, the refs beat us more than clemson did that year

[@brennanjohnson3926]

from one diehard to another, couldn't agree more. michigan dominated the game in all three phases, osu never had a chance.

[@AsianPoshDorene]

Agreed 💯 Go Bucks!

[@AngrySpec1993]

Agreed, I'm just glad they're a team to beat next year!

[@gregj831]

You could just see the confidence Michigan's offensive line had.

[@858415]

This team is soft and built to play with a lead. 4 tackles on the o line for zero push in the run game. Stayed in Nickel defense all second half even though they knew Michigan was going to run it !?!

[@jivepatrol6833]

I was at the game and am a long time Michigan fan. Both Bo and Woody would approve of the game plan implemented by Michigan on Saturday. It was old fashioned "smash mouth" football. Jim Harbaugh had Bo and Mike Ditka as coaches and this is what they did. It's a winning formula and he got back to basics this year. OSU has a very good team and many talented young players like C.J. Stroud. He's an amazing QB and will give Michigan problems for years to come. OSU will make adjustments on defense and be as formidable as ever. No team is preordained to win this big rivalry game. The pendulum swings back and forth.

[@Mgoblue2486]

Your fellas hung tough, hats off to you guys. The better team won today. Been a long time comin'. Go Blue

[@paul5471]

Love the Buckeyes, there's a lot of reasons but tough physical play is what Urban brought and it needs to be taken seriously.

[@jrparker4804]

Ryan Day is not a killer, I’m done with him. I don’t need to see anything else.

[@Beaumo66]

I agree.

[@getwetgary]

@@jrparker4804 hopefully it doesn't take 10 years for the boosters to realize this

[@tommyboyd2674]

Y’all buggin!! Ryan Day is. Very good Coach, he needs to and will make Def Coordinator & LB Coach changes. Y’all fair weather fake azz fans kill me, quick to bail out. I know this was THE game, and it hurts, but DAMN give Day a chance to fix things.!!!

[@jrparker4804]

@@tommyboyd2674 Question: If you get your ass beat after working with your trainer for 365 days, do you get a new trainer? Any thoughts in your head that “maybe this isn’t the right guy?”

[@rayfernandez5949]

I knew the game was over when Ohio state still had two safeties on the field in the second half , like really ? Load up and stop the run .

[@NoKappWithJamesKapp]

I'm a Michigan fan, and respect to a lot of y'all for having good sportsmanship, but I was thinking that the entire game. When we have 3 TE's In the game and Ohio had a Nickel package on the field, I couldn't believe It

[@sudukemsn]

Can’t adjust, I don’t understand it

[@djrh3690]

OL and DL lacked fire and toughness! Why not sellout against the run? Our best LB was a RB as late as August….recruiting LBs and hiring different defensive coaches are a MUST!

[@gregj831]

It really showed today.

[@scottlaux6934]

I had a feeling after Michigan's opening drive we might lose. Their O line just beat the he'll out of our defense and Haskins is a bruiser.

[@Beaumo66]

I felt the kids came out of the gate not feeling it. I almost knew right away they had us.

[@Namnam04595]

But hey, they said Hassan Haskins skill set didn’t match against Ohio state defence back in the prediction video 😂😂😂

[@dalefirebirdd]

That first drive. Flag and missnap. Bad special teams. 3 and 9 in end zone before the game even started

[@sudukemsn]

After we went 3 and out our first drive I knew we were in for a long day

[@djrh3690]

I felt like we needed Penn St to beat ttun. When that didn’t happen, I became concerned enough to prepare for a loss. My concern now is for this bowl season and upcoming off-season. I hope we don’t end up in the “Cereal Bowl”!

[@ronaldoarcher4522]

Finesse team vs a Hard-nosed team in the snow. OSU was steamrolled

[@matthewwithum8372]

Accurate

[@koty4558]

2014 Ohio State vs Oregon but we were Oregon…

[@trentknopf7234]

Excuses much? Both teams had to play in the snow and USO talked up their running game so don’t even my guy. Y’all were steamrolled- period.

[@mattstrathis4328]

@@trentknopf7234 Huh? Are you drunk? He said Osu got steamrolled.

[@mattstrathis4328]

They look like a Jon Cooper coached team.

[@FamilyManJ]

Tyliek Williams the freshman defensive lineman didn't touch the field today even after our dline was getting thrown off the ball. I just don't understand

[@sudukemsn]

For the kids who didn’t play I wonder if they had a bad week of practice, that’s typically what keeps you on and off the field

[@CediBeMe]

Big Blue fan. Much respect to you guys for telling it like it really was and not making OSU excuses. Other buckeye blogs are swimming in denial, so hats off to you for keeping it real and calling a beating a beating.

[@drumzmagoo]

What I appreciate about OSU fans is they don’t make excuses. They keep it real. They love football and expect the best.

[@donaldjohnson257]

.......@drumzmagoo.......You actually said OSU fans "don't make excuses".....What a fucking joke! OSU fans are the absolute worst at making excuses! While UM Fans rarely make excuses......They are a classier group of Fans. And I have no dog in the fight whatsoever!

[@drumzmagoo]

@@donaldjohnson257 hey…I’ll take that into consideration. That doesn’t mean I like them 😂….I bathed in their tears after this victory

[@greenman5255]

For those of you who love OHIO football just as much as you love the Buckeyes, the Mount Union Purple Raiders are in the D3 run for their 14th National Championship. Additionally, Cincinnati is still in it and might appreciate some extra support. Lastly, our HS State Championships are this coming weekend, sooooo...just some ideas.

[@PNRM0372]

It's so hard to pull for Cincy when, not all, but so many of their fans hate on OSU and usually (no matter the year) swear they're better. Can't do it. That's like being in Bama and being a UAB fan and having the same kind of attitude. Hard to not pull for Luke though. But I'm always pulling for Mount Union, MAC Ohio schools and watching the recruits play in state title games.

[@greenman5255]

@@PNRM0372 Yeah I gotcha. My Purple Raiders are in the Quarter finals this Saturday against Muhlenberg. I'm not sure they have enough gas to make it all the way this year, but I'm still in their corner.

[@donaldjohnson257]

@@PNRM0372 .....Luke is a damn good coach!

[@PNRM0372]

@@donaldjohnson257 Most definitely. And I like how he bet on himself and his program in not leaving for the other offers.

[@aaronbux1]

WHY .. don't you guys ask Ryan Day about the toughness of this team? Post game press conference, Day kept saying .. "I'll have to go back and watch the tape." .. as if he couldn't see DURING the game both his lines were being dominated? WHY .. don't you LR guys ask him .. plant the seed .. ask directly .. whatever! .. "Ryan, you were pushed around up from by Minnesota and Oregon, and then dominated on the both lines by Michigan. Is there a lack of toughness on this team?" Is this really so difficult to ask?

[@deeplorable8988]

You're right. The media seems too cowardly to ask the hard questions. Mere sycophants.

[@kirkli1073]

I agree. Ryan should know better or simply admit his own fault, without HAVING TO GO BACK AND WATCH THE TAPES! Having said that, I hope that Ryan would find us a very good DC during the off season. He has to. He owes the Buckeye Nation for a serious search for an elite DC after Hafley left. Now it’s coming to bite us in the rear. Do the soul searching and the needful. Be open to constructive criticism, and you ( Ryan ) can still be one of the greatest coaches in college football. Ryan is still young, and he is a fierce competitor and a wonderful gentleman. Give him and the young Buckeyes another year, and restore the proper order against TTUN! Go Bucks!

[@abdulsmith1569]

We got Shelacked back to the Drawing board!!! Fans gotta stop being so arrogant and respect your opponent

[@andrewmueller9986]

I was amazed too at fans bit worried about this game

[@evets207]

Michigan imposed their will on tOSU on Saturday. Every time the Scarlett and Gray mounted a comeback, the Maize and Blue answered the bell like a prizefighter refusing to go down. Got to respect the heart.

[@mranjohnson9551]

Michigan fan here. Not rubbing it in, but Michigan won this game because of the Michigan hires in Steve Clinkscale, Mike Hart, Mike MacDonald and Ron Bellamy. These guys came in and Reprogrammed the players mindset and changed the entire culture with Wolverinesfootball. I'd say that's 80% why Go Blue won. The mindset was they were practicing, scrimmaging and playing OSU every snap, every workout, every week of every game. The other 20% was belief and sheer desire. I also think osu players got way to cocky. See you guys next year. Now, refresh, recharge, refocus and gear up for Iowa. 3 more wins, 1 game at a time. GO B💪🏿UE!

[@peytonstamper97]

We have so much talent every year and can never put it all together to win a Natty

[@765lbsquat]

Doesn’t matter if you have the 2000 R avens or ‘85 Bears on D if your coaches are completely incompetent. Barnes, washington, and coombs all gotta go yesterday.

[@Rivs5117]

Waste of talent. Why recruit all this talent just to underachieve.

[@franksmith9692]

How many Natty’s do we have? Who are you comparing us too? Good grief.

[@Rivs5117]

@@franksmith9692 We recruit just as much talent or even more than Alabama and Clemson but those two programs have been dominant over the last five seasons except this season. What’s the point of recruiting at an extremely high level if we don’t win National Titles like those two programs.

[@deeplorable8988]

@@Rivs5117 We have a title too. In 2014

[@waltermatney6090]

I’m a buckeyes fan , but I knew the buckeyes defense wasn’t gonna take them very far this year. hats off to Michigan you guys played a great game Good luck in the playoffs represent the Big Ten well

[@mickeyfrancese4775]

Embarrassing. We didn't learn shit all year. We had zero fight. Played so timid. We got dominated thoroughly. We tried nothing new. We got dogwalked in all ways. Embarrassing

[@situated4]

OSU was a bottom today. Not a top.

[@mikerodgers7620]

The bite from Michigan is fierce. The wolverine is wild. 😁

[@AngrySpec1993]

@@mikerodgers7620 big talk from a decade looser. We'll see next year. Congrats on the W

[@lifeapplication792]

Ohio state fans were smelling themselves all week long.

[@mikerodgers7620]

@@AngrySpec1993 Michigan still leads the all time series

[@TheTexasorbusted]

The moment I knew it was over was the first drive in the 3rd quarter...Run-run-run-punt-ballgame...

[@gregj831]

Same here. They just ran through our defense as if no one was even there. I knew it was over.

[@davidstewart799]

It was so bad I couldn't tell on Michigan's last TD if Ohio State let them score or they was putting forth the same effort they was playing with all year

[@scottyballz6447]

Well not quite, but it was that Michigan scored on those next two possessions and we knew that any halftime adjustments were not going to get it done and they weren't going to be able to stop them at all today.

[@TheTexasorbusted]

@@scottyballz6447 I knew the way both teams were running the ball, the Ohio State defense wasn't going to stop them.

[@michaelriggs1551]

Why did we not go to a 4-4 line-up or a 5-2 to stop the run? Make the QB beat us.

[@josiahwittenbach1648]

Seeing these 3 fools, especially the one in the middle and on the left, get so humbled is just unbelievably delicious 😋

[@lindzbreezyoh]

This is one of those things when you wake up in the morning, you hope it was all a dream 😔

[@sheneedsme]

For us Michigan Fans it was a dream come true! Actually beyond our dreams that the Wolverines would embarrass the Buckeyes before the largest audience to watch a game on Fox. It’s nice to see the rest of the country except for Ohio share our joy. Go Blue!

[@johnbatts956]

Dudes, Seriously. Michigan is not a less talented team. Higher rated recruits don't necessarily turn out to be better players. This is a disciplined, developed Michigan team with great players. And they did have a passing game against OSU. They just game planned the run, and smashed the Buckeyes with it. Ohio State gave everything they had and fell short to the better team. Deal with it.

[@spike8002]

Coaching to execution on the field we were humbled today. You can clearly see they wanted it and we looked like we played. Anticipating that something was going to happen because we are OSU. Now our team understands what hurt is…my question what have we learned? 364 days of pain for the coaches, players, and Buckeye faithful. Whatever is needed to drive change has to happen. Oregon is one thing. This is different…this was Xichigan.

[@NicklausMiller]

As a Michigan fan, I personally look forward to hearing you guys talk about this game for the next 12 months! 😂 Now go destroy some poor team in the Rose Bowl.

[@paralysissucks1142]

UM played a very good game and OSU played poorly, but don't make it sound like UM would win every game the two schools would play if they played more than just the rival game.

[@robertcummings7919]

Good for you. At 3 wins in the last 20 years, I guess it's time for you to blow your own horn. Congratulations!

[@michaelhogg324]

@@robertcummings7919 so your saying that Ohio St felt sorry for Michigan and let them win? HOGWASH! I'm pretty sure you didn't say that in the 80s and 90s when Michigan beat you all the time

[@kimber1911]

Please don't let the once in a decade win go to your heads. You still need that BiG Title and maybe a victory over Alabama.

[@michaelhogg324]

@@kimber1911 I'm not a Alabama fan but there not going to make the CFP either!

[@kennethchapman9564]

There is next season and the youngest team in Big Ten we be back that I have no doubt. Been a fan since early sixties and suffered through Cooper years and that came to an end just as that winning streak against Michigan finally did. The Defense is more experienced but needs to get far better against the run. The Buckeyes will get there.

[@kyleholloway6961]

Long time Buckeye fan here, and I have been a Buckeye fan in the 80s and i also remember the John Cooper years. Ryan Day knew that this defense wasn't good. So now they have to start recruiting more d line men.

[@unreconstructed9172]

Let's not forget the defensive staff SUCKS!!

[@RoLPeace]

@@unreconstructed9172 Need to get stout in the middle. This was not a championship team this year. Something to look forward to. I said in a previous post that some of the players did not develop especially the defensive ends. No tackles for loss pretty much explains it.

[@djlutz9443]

@@unreconstructed9172 Larry Johnson sucks?

[@phillip4buckeyes4life]

Technically John Cooper is tied in number of wins against Michigan since 2011 and he coached in the 90s. I'm still mad at lost though.

[@donboyer1320]

Michigan alumnus here. As I have said on other threads, I completely respect the Buckeyes. What OSU has done in the past 20 years is incredible, and your success has elevated the play and talent of the Big10. The East Division, especially, is either the best or second best division in all of college football. I think that the Buckeyes have the better team, but the Wolverines just had a better game on Saturday. It’s just the way it goes at times. Best of luck in your bowl game and for next season. I really anticipate that OSU will certainly be in National Championship talk for many, many years to come.

[@robertaltiere7488]

Michigan today was a team laying in wait with a game plan strategy to expose our weaknesses and show the world that they had some talented players. We can't make excuses or blame anyone for self imploding like we did. We simply just didn't bring it and get it done!! Maybe if things fall into place we can end up in a Bowl with Oregon and get a little pay back!!

[@lotsofthisandthat9791]

Oregon will easily win by 2 TD’ s if y’all play them again. Maybe y’all should eye up the Potato Bowl.

[@stevepipenger4651]

@@lotsofthisandthat9791 Says the guy whose team is 1-4 in bowl games, 1-5 in this game, 3-13 in games against top 10 teams. TTUN was better today, plain and simple. I’ll take Ryan Day and his coaching staff over khaki pants any day of the week.

[@joechriste7052]

@@stevepipenger4651 you better talk to some of your boys in this thread. They’ve seen enough and want Day out.

[@sudukemsn]

It’s like we didn’t watch any tape on them, just went there expecting the usual outcome without working for it

[@sheneedsme]

@@stevepipenger4651 Mr Khaki pants just won the National Coach of the Year thanks to the complete beat down of super soft finesse team.

[@buckeyeg4888]

This time of year you have to be able to run the ball and stop the run, period.

[@Rivs5117]

Over the last 20 years we’ve finished with a top 5 recruiting class at numerous times, look at how many 4/5 stars and draft picks we’ve had over that span. Despite all that talent we’ve won ONLY two National Championship in the last 20 years. We consistently underachieve with all the talent and honestly something has to change asap. Especially on the defensive side. It’s extremely annoying seeing Alabama not waste their talent. Fun fact: Since Nick Saban got to Tuscaloosa in 2007, every recruiting class he’s had has won at least one National Championship.

[@robertcummings7919]

I just disagree. How many Big Ten Championships during that span? What is our record versus Michigan during that time? As far as National Championships go, it's difficult to come out on top. Go Bucks!!!

[@buckeyeg4888]

From the opening kickoff, they looked like they had no desire to win, kudos Michigan, good luck in the championship

[@sudukemsn]

Boooo good luck?!

[@riverphlegethon6661]

How sweet it is!

[@goldena8769]

Ryan Day is not Urban or tressel. I’m telling y’all buckeye fans right now, that success isn’t going to be maintained by Day. That buckeye team was the softest I had seen in all of my days. They were bullied on both lines, literally bullied. Ryan day knew Michigan was going to run that ball, they couldn’t do a thing about it. Osu looked cold and they were not physical enough for that fight. Glad I was there to see it, Go Blue!

[@gliazzurri849]

Pretty unbiased take, this is good for the rivalry and college football imo. Go blue

[@mikeh7203]

“Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple” this guy☝️

[@johnperrotta5965]

If I was a buckeyes fan I would be so embarrassed.

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

If it wasn't for the Buckeyes WR corps, OSU loses by a couple more TDs.

[@genekerr8762]

Please keep Austin, Birm and Spence together for many years to come. Great Rapid Reaction ❄

[@kylebiddy885]

Michigan's lineman on both sides were just dominant all game. SUCK IT OSU,GO BLUE!!!

[@TheConchologist]

Michigan is back. Harbaugh has players and a formula to win and the personnel to carry it out. Michigan will beat Iowa, and will be playing for a National Championship in January. Georgia take notice, this Michigan team has loads of weapons offensively, they are big, fast, physical and have a boulder sized chip on their shoulder. The loss in East Lansing turned the season around, filled them with fury and desire to complete a mission. Michigan is back, and serving notice, for years to come. Harbaugh said, “ we’ve just started”…Michigan is looking to demolish teams now, and those offensive linemen have a real “ mean streak”…

[@darrylpeake2998]

The reason our team won because they wanted it mentally and physically. Your right our guys new what this wanted and they love there coach more than other teams in the JH era. They won it for him and our close knit players.

[@chadcarr3271]

The question is, did Ryan day forget how coach against good teams? This season is like the team had no inspiration at all. Changes need made now to the defense. Obviously we need pass rushers. And a new d cord!

[@uralbob1]

You guys aren't talking about the penalties. Ohio State lost their composure, and the numerous penalties told the story.

[@das8771]

As a Michigan fan just let me say, Blue punched you in the face and you never got up

[@TY9941_]

I'm a Michigan alumn/big football fan. I want to experience The Game in Columbus next year. I have great respect for Buckeye fans and their loyalty. The best rivalry in sports is finally renewed!

[@nathangranger9862]

This looked like the Oregon game all over again, just getting blasted off the line and run over all game. Play calling was suspect again, especially on third downs. Just didn’t have the fire we did last week. This is a tough one for sure, but ttun definitely deserved to win today

[@markredman9173]

Bingo - They actually ran the same running play that The Ducks scored 3 times on. We never learned how to defend it. Hassan was literally running over our LB’s. Where’s AJ Hawk and Andy Kat type backers ?

[@anthonytitone]

We need a real DC in the off-season, if Ryan Day is as good as we think he is he’ll be able to keep this team together and dominate in a bowl game, that’s what separates the best of the best like Bama, and usually Ohio State vs schools like Florida that lose a close game and then get blown out in a bowl, only to start the next season worse then the last ended

[@franksmith9692]

Have you seen Florida this year? I saw South Carolina beat them by 20 this year. You want disappointment?

[@AngrySpec1993]

I have no doubts they'll blow out the bowl game. But doesn't matter till next year's game with TTUN

[@ebear4015]

Day fired Urbans defensive coaching staff and brought in Greg Mattison, Al Washington, Matt Barnes, Jeff Hafley. Hafley and Mattison were great hires. Al Washington is questionable at this point with his group and Barnes stepped up this year. Day will make the changes needed. Would like to see Barnes remain on the staff, but everyone else can go. Coombs can coach DBs but he's not taking a demotion, but also don't see anyone jumping in line for him to be a DC.

[@scottyballz6447]

Call Marcus Freeman and bring him home.

[@franksmith9692]

@@ebear4015 Agree. Linebacker play this year has been terrible. No penetration.

[@mikeschlup5279]

Very true...both lines got outplayed.

[@GoblueJohn]

And Ryan Day wanted to hang 100 against Michigan…Michigan wanted this win more than anything and it showed. OSU got picked apart like a bloomin onion at Outback.

[@andrewwyman3675]

Yeah, not sure what Ward was thinking, saying UM had no chance in this game. Sounds like someone who hasn’t watched this rivalry long enough.

[@sheneedsme]

Paul Finebaum said Harbaugh couldn’t beat Ohio if they played them 15O time. Harbaugh crushes the Buckeyes and he is named National Coach of the Year.

[@godstatus1333]

This Ohio state - Michigan game just made me realize how many weapons Michigan actually has on the offensive side of the ball......This is a VERY dangerous group.

[@brianwagner9518]

wait to you get to the playoffs lol

[@godstatus1333]

@@brianwagner9518 Wait until we make it to the playoffs and then eventually win the BCS championship...

[@brianwagner9518]

bro you guys are so over rated lol

[@godstatus1333]

@@brianwagner9518 Brother........ We started the season UNRANKED. You might want to let that sink in for a second.

[@sheneedsme]

@@brianwagner9518 You’re talking about the Buckeyes obviously. The most overrated team in the country this year. Try not to embarrass the league in your little bowl game.

[@llongone2]

Two of these guys are honestly assessing what happened. One guy is still making excuses.

[@mattwalter6207]

Sounds like my household after the game

[@whyhasgooglemessedwithmych1423]

Michigan Alumn here,first of all you guys are being way to hard on yourselves. You guys know that the one way ass whoopings were eventually going to stop and some balance would come into play. You guys have a great coaching staff, a great program and great players. Instead of talking about blowing up the defensive coaching staff how about giving them a chance to learn from their mistakes. Either way its rivalry back on and were coming for blood each and every year. We have a young roster too, and the motto of beat Ohio State or die trying is real my southern brothers.

[@TheBBear86]

Odd thing about these losses and having faith in the head coach is being excited to see what changes are made. We don’t have to rebuild so it’s just a matter of hoping the coaches and players learn from this and come out even better next year. That’s a long time to wait though

[@duke0074]

I must say in these comments I respect Ohio fans a Lil more today!!! I always heard Ohio fans say when we lose we take it on the chin and this proves that true except for the actual video them guys suck.... GO BLUE!! I can't wait until we play again next year it can finally maybe be a rivalry again..... RESPECT

[@cambodennis]

What's more embarrassing, the offensive or defensive performance?

[@markredman9173]

Birm nailed it- TTUN played with their hair on fire. OSU looked un-inspired

[@sudukemsn]

We just were gonna rely on our talent, now they know it doesn’t work that way

[@lewisbeeman]

Ryan Day was out coached. Plain and simple. He better use this off season to bring in some serious defensive clout.

[@godofglorykingsofhonormini6984]

So we played a 4-4 defense against Bama, when you knew they would throw it, and a 4-2-5 against Michigan when you knew they would run it. Dumb coaching. Period. Hire some coaches who have a clue. If fans can see the problems, why can't the high paid coaches? Gross.

[@SWhit62030]

OSU was punked out. This year Michigan punched Ohio State in the mouth, and all the Buckeyes said was ouch.

[@hummushero9428]

Bitter loss but congrats to TTUN they outplayed us and deserved to win. From an objective point of view it is good for the rivalry and the conference as a whole that TTUN is having a great season, the streak would end eventually, still a bitter loss but hopefully this will be motivation for a young team to improve and come back stronger in the bowl game and next year. GO Buckeyes.

[@chubulu9842]

Michigan fan here. I believe OS’s beat down of Mich State last week probably gave players the feeling that this is too easy. Fortunately Michigan saw that game and said sh*t we better be prepared as if there’s no tomorrow. Good game.

[@NJallday8946]

You guys stood there midweek with a smug smile and discussed how Cade gave them bulletin board material by saying he’s confident in his team. Meanwhile your head coach publicly said he’d hang 100 on us. CRY LOSERS

[@timgibson256]

Hats off to them for a well played game. Ryan Day is an offensive coordinator. His defensive lack of knowledge and who to assign as a defensive coordinator is our Achilles' heel. Well now we get to look forward to a crappy bowl game! Thanks RD for your lack of a defensive plan. Did you expect our offense to score 60 a game to win? The clocl is ticking on you RD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrJROOTS99]

Dude Ryan Day hired Jeff Hafley so what are you talking about we had a top 5 defense that year not his fault he only stayed one year

[@baburo101]

Honest question: Is Day gonna go DC shopping after this game or this is going to it?

[@supersoniq3506]

We got flat out beat today. Couldn't have played worse. I could point out many things (penalties, play calling, bad defensive scheme, bad officiating, etc.) In the end, we got whipped plain and simple. Time for Day, the coaches, and players to evaluate. What bothers me more than anything is they played loose and with great energy. We played tight and showed very little fight. Perhaps we thought we could just show up and win. Well, they learned a lesson today.

[@stevepipenger4651]

A good friend of mine put it to me this way: TTUN seemed to want it more. I think it’s that simple. I just hope if TTUN makes it to the CFP they don’t embarrass the Big Ten, which, if Jim Harbaugh’s record is any indication, is likely they will.

[@JW-28]

Bad officiating? Dont start that bs, Suckeyes. Hutch got held every gd play. Take your L and enjoy the used tire bowl. Michigans going to win a NC

[@supersoniq3506]

I forgot, only scUM fans can talk about bad calls or missed calls. Been hearing about 2016 for years😁. Watch the replay our receivers were being mugged and our d line being held. Regardless, that is not why we lost. We got beat plain and simple. Happy? We'll catch you all next year in Cbus. Btw, don't fuck it up week in Indy!

[@snowstorm5867]

@@stevepipenger4651 well they did play UGA but its not Harbaugh fault

[@ucbearcat459]

We became a soft finesse team without any grit and toughness. Men pushed around boys and we were the little boys

[@ebear4015]

Michigan just manhandled OSU. Cade had to do just enough to pass the ball to keep OSU honest, but Michigan just ran down their throat. As a Buckeye, Michigan simply beat their ass. 2022, new defensive coaching staff. Al Washington and Coombs for sure.

[@paralysissucks1142]

Why Al Washington? There are NFL players that come to him and train in their off season.

[@ebear4015]

@@paralysissucks1142 May be thats a problem (Training NFL players in the offseason)? In 2020 we saw multi-year starters regress. Browning misused with his speed and size, which was evident in the senior bowl game. Missed assignments on a consistent bases. Pete Warner was the only bright spot. Fast forward to 2021. Easily the worst position group, again. Consistent rotation at the position that ultimately had two seniors leave because AL had no clue who to start because none of them stood out, which is an even bigger indictment of the poor job Washington did in getting anyone ready behind the three starting linebackers he inherited when he got the position.. I would argue K'Vaughan Pope showed more promise than Tommy and Cody and played with that edge that is clearly missing. Neither Tommy or Cody been developed properly and have been lost in their run fits and terrible in zone coverage. Where is T. Mitchell? When your best player is a RB converted to LB in Steel Chambers who spent the least amount of time in your room, you have problems. Al Washington is as close to Ryan Days Bill Davis as possible. The last time OSU had good linebackers was Fickells last year.

[@riggin99]

I hate to say it but we got Out Coach today.

[@perryellison5255]

Offensive points vs adequate opponents. Oregon 28 PSU 26 Nebraska 26 Mich 27

[@LA-hh1yd]

The ends did not get any pressure and could not contain. Should have left JT in for more plays.

[@jimbeaux89]

Hats off to TTUN. They obviously wanted it more than we did. We could’ve had this game in the bag. No, should’ve. We couldn’t get out of our own damn way. How many penalties did we have? We helped TTUN so much

[@andresmartinez1822]

O-H-N-O… HAIL TO THE VICTORS!!!

[@Deeganmb]

You can win with finesse for only so long in the Big Ten. Michigan has the talent to match up to Ohio. They just needed the right scheme. They found it this year.

[@mavrick6088]

Im not making excuses but im going to post a video and give alot of excuses. Guy on tge left kudos. Dude in the middle im pretty sure talent was pretty even. Maybe it was at different positions in dynamics but it was not lop sided talent wise. 1 more thing... Michigan used to beat the breaks off ohio state in tge 90s and well we all know that who are a bit older and I absolutely agree you can get very spoiled and start assuming your going to win every year. I used to never fear this game as a Michigan fan and boy was that a huge mistake because you guys gave that pain back to us ten fold so thats one thing ill agree with you about. Dude in the middle is what most of this comment is for. Lets hope the rivalry is on again. Ten year war times 2 would be fantastic. You have to admit this game means so much more when both teams trade punches

[@ernestkovach3305]

Hutchinson deserves the Heisman.

[@nathaniellathy6559]

Need better linebackers.Better defensive scheme.Better secondary.Need better coaching.Team uninspired each half.Ryan Day still seems on learning curve.

[@MrMickeytv]

Embarrassing 😳

[@thedogs3467]

Some people are born on 3rd base and think they hit a triple. Ryan Day in a nutshell

[@jeffsmith-wu4jm]

Guess we no why Cade wasn’t worried about that Ohio Defense 😂😂😂😂

[@AA12Master]

This team is just soft. Just call it how it is. The Buckeyes fold the second they realize the other team won't quit immediately. It's appalling to see how easily Michigan ran the ball and how the Bucks just quit in the second half on defense. Day has to have a lot of hard conversations with the upperclassmen on this defense

[@bravefreedom8283]

Yes they are soft and then Day quit and let Michigan walk into the endzone

[@leemiller689]

It sure was hard to tell that the Buckeyes have the best strength coach in the country.

[@daviddownie3431]

Do they?

[@slanginandbangin8987]

When The Ohio State Buckeyes win the national championship next year, it will be because of this game today....never forget buckeye nation...take care of each other!

[@johnshopkins554]

Sure...keep on dreaming.🤣Go Blue!

[@Yahweh-Chase-Bella]

Good game to watch. Disagree michigan cant throw they absolutely can, not to the level of OSU with nfl wrs. But michigan missed a couple deeps throws by inches. The Michigan QB Int in the endzone was the worst decision iv seen him make but he didn't get rattled and made timely throws when needed

[@RKA91]

Could NOT stop the run....WTH....CRAZY! Shaw was the best interview...all facts!!

[@waynewalton8798]

Run the ball and mix up your zone coverages keep everything in front of u. Osu going to catch the ball and make plays. Just don't give up anything deep or cheap. Tackle limited yac yards. That's what Michigan did. When osu went 16 plays on scoring drive. I thought to myself yes they scored but took to much time of the clock. The fact that they had no points in the 3rd. Was a win for Michigan.

[@crashedoh]

Paul FineBum! Shut Ya Mouth!! LMAO!

[@zackjalamani]

Buckeyes’ Offense's Scheme and Play Calling in this game were bad; 3 points in Quarter 1, 10 points in Quarter 2, and Zero score in Quarter 3!!! Where was the smart usage of 3 outstanding Receivers?! Bad Scheme, Bad Play Calling. Too many Penalties, and the Rush was ineffective Buckeyes’ Defense has been their Achilles' heel throughout the season and that caught up with them in this critical game. That weak Defense allowed Michigan Running back Hassan Haskins to score 5 TDs Rushing, easily!!! You can't go far without a solid Defense. I had a bad feeling about this season after the unexpected loss to an undermanned Oregon at home, and the coaches did not learn much from that loss or from the difficulties they encountered with Penn State and with Nebraska. As great as the Offense was vs lowly teams, this team as a whole has not been a material for a National Championship, not with such pathetic Defense, and not with lousy schemes and lousy play calling vs strong teams. The Buckeyes need a new smart competent and creative Defensive Coordinator, the sooner the better

[@kirkli1073]

I couldn’t agree with you more, especially the part about our need for a new creative DC!

[@andrewernst8481]

Total team loss. From coaches, preparation and play calling to players on the field and execution.

[@skorats]

Well said. Very disappointed in Ryan Day.

[@lvbuckeye]

The entire defensive staff should be gone, except for LJ. Can someone PLEASE explain why they stayed in the nickel all freaking game, while they were getting gashed by the run?

[@michaelriggs1551]

Agreed. Made absolutely no sense. Run a 4-4 and make QB beat you.

[@Beaumo66]

They beat us down indeed, and I felt they came out lacking motivation. We came into the season suspecting the team was growing and building.. We end the season 10-2 and a loss against ttun, better than most rebuilding years, but we Have to recruit on Defense, maybe look for new play callers on defense and get back at it next year. I really look forward to the next few years, but this hurt and it hurt to watch My Buckeyes get hit by that team up north. Respect to The Wolverines for pulling it out, and possibly taking it all the way... Proud of stroud for showing heart and protecting the ball, he will Win us a lot of games and still think he deserves the Heisman.

[@fredmason9879]

Joe Paterno: you’re never as bad as you look when you lose, and you’re never as good as you think you are when you win.

[@timgibson256]

I have never seen so many examples of our defensive players being put in the WRONG places. Man, our defensive plan did not work and we were not able to adjust. Young defensive squad or more talent needed above the players?

[@sudukemsn]

Didn’t even try to adjust

[@jakeworm4178]

The guys are just as shook as the rest of us… The defense didn’t show up and we got punched in the mouth throughout the course of the game. This was a complete embarrassment, and the rivalry is finally back. Every elite team needs a reality check and we will use this as gas to the flame🔥🔥

[@FamilyManJ]

Very good points Spenser... very good. Very true