I couldn't help myself.
Look, while it is true that Volunteer fans talked an absolutely enormous amount of shit leading up to their utter destruction at the hands of Ohio State, I want to assure any Tennessee passer-byes that the following doesn't really have anything to do with you personally: any SEC or SEC-adjacent program getting beaten down this badly by a Buckeye squad in desperate need of a cathartic, big-time win would receive the same treatment.
Anyway, earlier I posted my usual Social Reactions article, which followed its typical "three paragraphs of hazy commentary followed by a bunch of pictures and video from a dying social media platform" format. But I'll be damned if there just wasn't a whole lot more (jokes, mostly) that the internet had to offer. So here you go!
Tennessee takes over The Shoe and BEATS Ohio State to punch their ticket to the CFP Quarterfinals.
— SEC Unfiltered (@SECUnfiltered) December 18, 2024
Rocky Top blaring all night in Columbus @CPhilly19
Presented by @PrizePicks pic.twitter.com/CRRcoApx3U
— Message Board Geniuses (@BoardGeniuses) December 22, 2024
Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam here at the Shoe to watch their Volunteers
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) December 22, 2024
Spot the difference pic.twitter.com/cvQLPFr1AK
— Free Wayo (@OSUKSD) December 22, 2024
A great time for us to remind you that the audio of every Buckeye game is available for you on 97.1 The Fan, online and on the Fan app! https://t.co/KsvYe4BUmY
— 97.1 The Fan (@971thefan) December 22, 2024
Ohio State fans tonight:@OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/e6dbLMNWhT
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) December 22, 2024
Ryan day after realizing Ohio state is better when they throw to their nfl wrs pic.twitter.com/b7O8MlfRVz
— John (@iam_johnw) December 22, 2024
Between the freezing temps in Ohio and the disappointing performance, some Vol fans decided to leave the stadium early and watch the rest of the game in their hotel room: "I drove six hours here and I'm not happy with the performance they put on." https://t.co/v7S9dRjHFi pic.twitter.com/9DjEDN4wE3
— WBIR Channel 10 (@wbir) December 22, 2024
Of all days for OSU bball to beat #4 UK
— Gus (@WashedUpTweeter) December 22, 2024
This is my final tweet about the Tennessee game, my favorite part of the Tennessee fans was the girl that had a sign that said Welcome to Neyland North but had to use the other side to redo it because seven letter words like Welcome can be tricky for them pic.twitter.com/ouufKadCrw
— Bill (@BillyDeniro3) December 22, 2024
Ah yes winding down a 42-17 SEC loss by noting the depth of the SEC and the poor performances by SMU and Indiana.
— (@ADavidHaleJoint) December 22, 2024
#Tennessee should make a run at Ryan Day. pic.twitter.com/nk7ADdUUTd
— Message Board Geniuses (@BoardGeniuses) December 22, 2024
— Freezing Cold Takes (@OldTakesExposed) December 22, 2024
Shoe chanting S-E-C as the Vols exit the field pic.twitter.com/1GZua77dkf
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) December 22, 2024
Ohio State plays Rocky Top while waving goodbye to the Tennessee Volunteers. The Buckeyes advance to the quarterfinals to face Oregon in the Rose Bowl pic.twitter.com/dtBJqPM6QK
— Stephanie Otey (@StephOtey) December 22, 2024
Tennessee footballs greatest achievement in the 21st century is Had a lot of fans at the Shoe
— Gabe Hoyer (@GabeHoyer) December 22, 2024
ESPN trying to create another hypothetical SEC victory after Tennessee playing the worst quarter of football in playoff history pic.twitter.com/Hw300CaEDb
— The 4 Man Rush (@4ourmanrush) December 22, 2024
What my pizza rolls in the microwave see at 2am pic.twitter.com/ZBlPrJxEX7
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 22, 2024
Letting yall know Ohio State is back. pic.twitter.com/qKwtqEd9Np
— biev (@shadybiev) December 22, 2024
The haters were correct. Honestly great call from the haters https://t.co/zZKkYqe6Hv
— BigOrangePunch (@BigOrangePunch) December 22, 2024
All smiles now #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/YGPc5nem29
— The Ohio State University Marching Band (@TBDBITL) December 22, 2024
If I missed any, throw 'em in the comments! This is going to be just as funny as it was last night at least until Christmas.
