Vice President-elect J.D. Vance on Saturday praised the Ohio State Buckeyes after their shocking loss to rival University of Michigan. The internet's reaction wasn't too kind.
Vance posted on X, stating that the Buckeyes played like “champions” and that he was “proud” of them.
“To the seniors on that team at OSU, I know it's disappointing to lose four games to Michigan, but you guys have acted like champions throughout your college career. I speak for just about every fan. We're proud of you! ” Vance wrote.
The Buckeyes crushed the game as a 21-point favorite, losing to their top rival for the fourth straight year. The University of Michigan's 2024 team entered the game with a record of 6-5, the worst record the program has had in years.
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Davis Warren, 16, of the Michigan Wolverines carries the ball during the fourth quarter of a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Morley/Getty Images)
Going into this game, Ohio State was ranked No. 2 with a 10-2 record and was in contention for a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and a spot in the College Football Playoff. Both of those goals are now problematic for coach Ryan Day and his team.
The Buckeyes were also involved in a scuffle with Michigan players after the game.
Ohio State lost to Michigan State for the fourth year in a row in a huge upset. Playoff status is currently being announced
Vance pledged his allegiance to the team and was rewarded with many shots.
“Ohio State sucks, you suck too!” one user wrote.
Another user said Vance's post made him reconsider his endorsement as Trump's running mate.
“For the first time, I had a conflict of opinion with JD. [minute]perhaps Trump should have taken a different path for the role of Vice President!,” the user wrote.
Players form a scrum at midfield after Saturday's game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines. (Imagine it)
Another user questioned Vance's praise for players who start brawling after a match.
“'Act Like a Champion' Didn't they just start a brawl and get pepper sprayed by competitive Michigan players?” one user wrote.
Several law enforcement officers were also involved in quelling the fight. Videos shared on social media showed players being pepper sprayed, with both Michigan State and Ohio State players appearing to be in pain.
Immediately after the game, Michigan running back Karel Mullins told FOX Sports in an on-field interview that the incident was “bad for the sport.”
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“It was a great game. You hate to see something like that happen after a game. It's bad for the sport, it's bad for the sport.” college football. But once the game is over, you have to learn how to lose. You can't pick a fight just because you lost a match. ”
Mr. Vance previously revealed that he had told Mr. Trump that his loyalty to the Buckeyes could affect Mr. Trump's chances of winning in the key battleground state of Michigan. Ta.
“When he first asked me to be his vice president, I thought, 'Well, I hope we don't lose Michigan by like 900 votes, I'm sure I'll regret it. Because it's probably only 1,000 votes — we eliminated the Wolverine fans who didn't vote for the Buckeyes,” Vance said during an appearance on Outkick. “The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show”
“But I think most Michiganders can put aside competition in sports and put country first, and of course that's what we all believe is the most important thing. .”
In early September, the Democratic National Committee sought to use Vance's ties to Ohio in its campaign strategy in Michigan. The DNC flew a plane with a banner that read “J.D. Vance” over a Michigan football game on September 7th. [loves] ohio [plus] Project 2025. ”
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) introduces Republican vice presidential candidate former President Trump during a rally at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on July 27, 2024. (Steven Maturen/Getty Images)
The Trump-Vance ticket ended up easily passing through Michigan.
Mr. Vance also suggested in the interview that Mr. Trump and Mr. Vance would attend Saturday's game if they won the election.
“Okay, let's go to the Ohio State vs. Michigan game. Assuming we win, I'll get a pretty good ticket as vice president-elect, and I'll be in a celebratory mood.” ” Vance said on Outkick. “And, look, it's going to be a big game this year. I think it will determine the final seed for the College Football Playoff.”
“That means both teams actually have a chance to make the playoffs. I know some people don't think as highly of the University of Michigan this year, but it's always been a good program so never I don't know. So that's what we're going to do.'' Guys, I feel really good about the Buckeyes, I feel really good about the Bengals. ”
Neither Trump nor Vance attended Saturday's game between Ohio State and Michigan.
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