Throwing it back to eight years after the Chicago Cubs' last World Series title before Wednesday, Ohio State is going all in on throwback night for Saturday's game vs. Nebraska. With the Buckeyes will be rocking striped jerseys from 100 years ago on Saturday, the excitement is through the roof for the Nebraska game.
You know the game's gonna be when the equipment staff is this lit for the throwbacks 4 1/2 hours before kick https://t.co/8bNvNfIt0r
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 5, 2016
Ohio State is even bringing a throwback look to the scoreboard for the game. Check it out here.
Pretty sweet throwback look on the big board tonight pic.twitter.com/J42ea8sQ8d
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 5, 2016
As expected, Ohio State honored the late Nebraska punter Sam Foltz with a beautiful tribute prior to Saturday's game. You may need to grab a tissue or two.
@OhioStateFB specialists for welcoming the Foltz family into your family.
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) November 5, 2016
27 buckeyes for #SF27.#ForeverTwoSeven pic.twitter.com/K1iPlbUKcL
Privileged to have family of Sam Foltz here tonight & present a helmet with 27 Buckeye leaves. Our thoughts with the @HuskerFBNation family. pic.twitter.com/VfroUM7ybS
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 5, 2016
With Ohio State coming in as 17-point favorites on Saturday, Vegas is going with the Huskers to cover the spread. The overwhelming majority of betters are confident Ohio State's recent struggles will continue.
A whopping 93% of money bet on the Buckeyes vs Cornhuskers is going to Nebraska +17.
— Tommy Lorenzo (@sportsbooktom) November 5, 2016
Across the Country
Michigan continued its dominant season, improving to 9-0 with a 59-3 win over Maryland. Coming in as the No. 3 team in the College Football Playoff rankings, the Wolverines apparently took exception to being ranked lower than what many believe. Michigan's anger even extended to its coaching staff.
Michigan coaches would like the officials to "watch the f****** game!" https://t.co/0yrkjuywfF
— Alejandro Ziga (@ByAZuniga) November 5, 2016
In Big 12 action, the most Texas Tech touchdown ever occurred on a play in which Texas appeared to be poised to score. Check it out below.
What. Just. Happened.
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 5, 2016
Unbelievable. Touchdown @TexasTechFB! https://t.co/DqQbJ4UlKt
Staying in the Big 12, Baylor wore black jerseys as a protest to Art Briles' firing. Unfortunately, the black jerseys didn't help the Bears trailed 48-14 after three quarters.
Baylor wearing all-black uniforms vs. TCU to protest Art Briles firing https://t.co/HuveqGxjP3
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) November 5, 2016
Rocking black stars and stripes, unranked Mississippi State scored the upset of the day, taking down No. 4 Texas A&M, 35-28. The win was Mississippi State's first over a top 10 team since 2014.
Congratulations to our MSU Bulldogs on their 35-28 victory over Texas A&M! #WeRingTrue pic.twitter.com/s1PqdZ5stR
— Mississippi State (@msstate) November 5, 2016
Texas A&M's loss will help Ohio State move up in the College Football Playoff rankings with a win over Nebraska, while No. 5 Washington heads to Berkeley to take on Cal. A Washington loss could vault Ohio State into the top four if the Buckeyes take care of business tonight at 8 p.m.
That's the social media winners of Saturday. Let's go Bucks!
