Ohio State fans, what a heart-wrenching time for you all. The internet is showing no mercy anytime soon. The fourth consecutive loss has left the team in dismay. Social media has already done what it does best- turning heartbreaks into evergoing jokes, memes, and viral moments until a new piece comes and takes over the arena. If you are a fan and have spent only a few minutes online, you must have seen posts flooding the internet, aiming at the loss of Ohio State. From creative edits to savage one-liners, the Buckeyes became the latest punchline of the internet. And can we just agree that whether we love them or not, it is undeniable that the reactions were severely brutal? However, amidst the chaos, a sharp and short reaction stood above the rest. And it came from a person we all know and who knows the rivalry like no other.
It’s Sherrone Moore. In his latest story on Instagram, he uploaded an anime image, captioning it, “Go Blue.” Just almost a year ago, he joined the Wolverines with a five-year contract. He has seen the rivalry between the two teams like no other and that too up close. As a head coach, Moore has perfected the balance between professionalism and rivalry banter. This post not only made the Canes’ fanbase remember their victory but also reminded the Buckeyes of their dominance. Let’s now talk about how they lost the game.
On November 30, 2024, Michigan stunned second-ranked Ohio State 13-10, leaving Ryan Day and his team with their fourth consecutive defeat in a series. As per ESPN research, Michigan came in a 20.5-point underdog. But even without two prominent players in play- TE Colston Loveland and CB Will Johnson – they pulled off one of the biggest upsets, highlighting the outgrown confidence of Michigan’s head coach. This defeat knocked Ohio State out of the Big Ten Championship game. Coach Day admitted, “Obviously extremely disappointed and angry that we didn’t execute well enough. This is not easy to accept, and obviously have to take the ownership. I’m the one ultimately that makes the final decisions on things. I felt like we were in a really good place coming into this game.” He further confessed that OSU’s loss was “one of the worst things” that has happened to him. This showed his frustration and disappointment with the play.
Notable analyst Paul Finebaum has termed the team as the “most talented team in the country” but is “one of the worst coached teams.” This indicates the failure of Day as a coach, making him a laughing stock. He won the first game against Michigan in 2019 and suffered a terrific loss 42-27 in 2021. In 2022, the Buckeyes were outplayed 28-3 in the second half and gave up 252 rushing yards in a 45-23 loss. In 2023, a straight third defeat followed, despite having worked on their defenses, as they fell 30-24. This loss in 2023 was their longest losing streak since three straight losses of John Cooper from 1995 to 97. And then the stunning loss in 2024, leading to jokes, memes, and whatnot…
Relentless jokes and savage memes – the clowning era for Ohio State
The fans are always on the judging end. Once they perceive any team as a loser, despite any of their previous wins and credibility, the bashing becomes inevitable. Also, remember how after Wolverines’ 13-10 upset win over Buckeyes, a physical altercation erupted on the field after Michigan players attempted to plant their flag at midfield, leading to a brawl and the use of pepper spray by police. The internet remembers. And that added more fuel to OSU’s mockery.
The meme on Ohio has its roots in the earlier internet culture. “Only in Ohio” videos and pictures gained the attention of fans and became a sensation on platforms like TikTok and others. The recent trend after the November 30 defeat has continued that narrative with satirical content from users about the state’s peculiarities and outcomes in the game.
The fans are eating them up, while the Buckeyes are left to prove themselves. Being in the leadership position, we can all see what a crisp response Coach Moore gave, highlighting his sense of responsiveness and the awareness to not get into any controversy. Indeed an exceptional leader. But now the real question is: Will the Buckeyes give the internet more material for the next season, or will they show a prominent bounce back? Buckle up, the rivalry is far from over. The drama is not stopping any time soon.
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