Ohio State fans have long struggled with the Michigan football rivalry, despite their attempts to move on from the past three years. But on Sunday, they got a taste of what it’s like to be on the receiving end of their own bitter rivalry when former OSU quarterback C.J. Stroud appeared on camera during a broadcast for Bally Sports.
Stroud, who is now with the Houston Texans, made his way to see the Astros play in person. Instead of highlighting his accomplishments or simply mentioning his position as the Texans QB, Bally Sports took the opportunity to point out his biggest failure: he never beat Michigan. This information was displayed on the chyron during the baseball game, much to the delight of Detroit Tigers fans watching.
Stroud’s time at Ohio State started in 2020, a year when the rivalry game against Michigan was canceled due to COVID-19. He didn’t become the starting quarterback until the following year, and despite some initial struggles, he performed well by the time he faced
