Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has been savoring his team’s recent national championship victory, but one thing continues to linger – the Buckeyes’ struggles against Michigan.
Despite hoisting the trophy after defeating Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship, the sting of a fourth consecutive loss to the Wolverines remains.
That Nov. 30 defeat at the hands of Michigan was a recurring storyline throughout the Buckeyes’ postseason run, referenced in every single playoff broadcast.
Even during Ohio State’s championship celebrations, the conversation still found its way back to “The Game.” Now, as Day shifts his focus to the 2025 season, the rivalry loss continues to follow him.
A new viral video on X highlighted just how inescapable the topic has become.
In the clip, a Michigan fan approaches Day under the pretense of taking a photo. Instead of capturing a moment with the championship-winning coach, the fan took the opportunity to remind him of his recent struggles against the Wolverines.
The exchange quickly spread online, adding to what has been a whirlwind of emotions for Day.
He has navigated the extreme lows of losing to Michigan alongside the ultimate high of winning college football’s biggest prize.
Following the Buckeyes’ defeat at Ohio Stadium in November, social media erupted with calls for his firing, as the hashtag #FireRyanDay trended among Ohio State fans.
However, as the team battled its way to a national championship, many in Buckeye Nation softened their stance, shifting from frustration to long-term support for their head coach.
Some analysts and fans have downplayed the significance of “The Game,” arguing that the rivalry shouldn’t define a coach’s legacy.
However, moments like this viral interaction only reinforce the deep-rooted intensity of Michigan vs. Ohio State.
No matter the championships won or the seasons ahead, one thing is clear – the greatest rivalry in sports remains as fierce as ever.
Whether Ohio State likes it or not, their four-game losing streak against Michigan will continue to be a major topic of conversation – despite the fact that they won the national title.
What are your thoughts on the viral clip? … Funny or cruel???
