Social Reactions: Sparty Welcomes a Lot of New Ohio State Faces to the Big Ten

If this is the worst version of Will Howard that we see all season, then I'll take it.

The obvious caveat there is that we have no idea if this is the worst version of Will Howard that we'll see all season; this is a guy who has been occasionally prone to compounding dumb mistakes like a broken calculator, eventually costing his team a game or two. But the counterargument to that hypothetical and caveat (it's two for one day on syllables) is that Howard has never been surrounded by playmakers quite this ridiculous and explosive before.

Also: Will Howard did some fantastic things against Michigan State! It's probably fair to do a little bit of hand wringing over how he handled specific plays, and man that interception looked bad, but on a team with Emeka and Jeremiah and Quinshon and TreVeyon maybe it's okay to just relax as you take the good with the bad and everyone else balls out.

THE BUCKEYES

Best thing about being 4-0

Go Bucks!
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) September 29, 2024

To God be the Glory! 4-0!

BUCKEYES!!
— Mark Pantoni (@markpantoni) September 29, 2024

Im so happy for D Burke!!! He puts the work in daily. Love the young guy.
— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) September 29, 2024

I just dont see too many teams being able to compete with the Buckeyes this year. Too much fire power!! #GoBucks
— Tyvis Powell (@1Tyvis) September 29, 2024

This Buckeye team is built to win in all. Took another step today.
— Chimdi Chekwa (@ChimChek) September 29, 2024

MY DUDE KNOWS HOW TO WORK THE CROWD

Will Howard hit the O-H celebration after his third rushing touchdown of the season for Ohio State. He did that when he scored in the Western Michigan game, too. pic.twitter.com/q7ueZPRq7a
— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) September 29, 2024

Will Howard showing love to the Buckeye fans after the win #B1GFootball x @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/e4Mqn52x3a
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 29, 2024

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

Less than an hour until kickoff. pic.twitter.com/X9awva1NvI
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) September 28, 2024

Congrats again on the little one @JLaurinaitis55!! Thanks for making Rileys day! Go Bucks! pic.twitter.com/Vlus9GftYz
— Jason Andre Streeter (@Gahanna_Buckeye) September 29, 2024

Me too brother. Me too. pic.twitter.com/82ZYlAqRRZ
— Brutus Wayne (@BuckeyeBat) September 29, 2024

OH MY.

Jeremiah Smith is HIM.

Peacock | @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/qA9KvH9WI4
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) September 29, 2024

JEREMIAH SMITH ARE YOU KIDDING?!

Peacock | @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/wbhzKFPfWu
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) September 29, 2024

Jeremiah Smith smiled when told postgame that LeBron James had tweeted about him.

It means a lot. Growing up, just watching LeBron and looking up to him and the things that he was doing on the basketball side, it's pretty cool to me. https://t.co/1tnIwMdUOf
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 29, 2024

When you have a WR with a catch radius of three city blocks sure let any of the backup QBs cook
— Ramzy Nasrallah (@ramzy) September 29, 2024

TREY HENDERSON looking like Prime ZEKE in Pass Pro
— Devin M. Radcliff (@Coach_Radcliff) September 29, 2024

A sea of pic.twitter.com/TOF0LRyoVZ
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) September 29, 2024

Ryan Day likes what he sees from Will Howard and his day is done after three quarters.

Howard finished 21-of-31 for 244 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while also rushing for a touchdown. pic.twitter.com/c59lQgJ2uu
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) September 29, 2024

Best thing about 4-0 pic.twitter.com/RavhocrAZS
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 29, 2024

All smiles from Ryan Day chatting with Mark Dantonio postgame.

The Buckeyes go on the road to Michigan State 38-7 and get their first Big Ten win of the season. pic.twitter.com/9ODamCmX6M
— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) September 29, 2024

Former Ohio State DB Lejond Cavazos (@lejondaryy) with Jordan Hancock, Denzel Burke, and Lathan Ransom after the game. pic.twitter.com/orltaiK3sj
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) September 29, 2024