The fun thing about this post (most weeks) is that we get to use social media to revel in an Ohio State victory for just a little bit longer, which is particularly fun after the Buckeyes throttle an ostensible top-five opponent at home in a raucous environment.
But... it's also now officially Hate Week. There was a lot to enjoy about the Indiana game, especially a punt return for a touchdown (something Ohio State fans haven't seen for literally a freaking whole-ass decade) and shutting up a very talkative coach. The truth, though, is that as soon as I saw zeroes on the clock my lizard brain flipped the switch that turns me into a raging Buckeye partisan on the lookout for any hints of maize and blue in my line of vision to reflexively hiss and spit at.
The following social media posts are very fun and cool and good. You should look at and enjoy them. Just know that they were collected with more than a tinge of nervous anticipation.
THE BUCKEYES
Lets get it today Bucks ! Love games like this ! Everything on the line !
— Bradley Roby (@BradRoby_1) November 23, 2024
The best damn fans in the land were incredible today!!! Thank you!!! Same time next week!!
— James Laurinaitis (@JLaurinaitis55) November 23, 2024
The Shoe was rocking today
— Bobby Carpenter (@Bcarp3) November 23, 2024
Defense was tough and relentless
Offense was gusty and made plays
Well done Bucks and Buckeye Nation
same expectations for next week
Buckeye Nation brought the JUICE today!! Stadium was ELECTRIC all day!!!
— Mark Pantoni (@markpantoni) November 23, 2024
Silver Bullets just held IU to 151 yards of total offense. Thats fantastic. After first drive only gave up two third down conversions during the remaining part of the game. PIs have to be corrected.
— Anthony Schlegel (@schlegelvellie) November 23, 2024
PUNT!!! The most important play in football!
— Bryant Browning (@Br_Browning) November 23, 2024
google him ..#BTA
— Tyleik Williams (@tyleikk) November 23, 2024
Players of the game: Buckeye nation
— Tegra Masta T Tshabola (@tshabola_tegra) November 23, 2024
The Shoe was turned today. I felt yall every second !!
— Hero Kanu (@HeroKanu) November 23, 2024
The difference maker on many levels this week was the crowd. The fans made the game day experience feel like 2002. The players and staff feel that energy. For whatever its worth.
— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) November 23, 2024
I appreciate all of the noise from all of the fans.
Good win.
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) November 23, 2024
Its THE WEEK!#THEGAME
INDIANA BEAT WRITERS BEING MAD, A DUOLOGY
Its coaching running up the score.
— Matt Glenesk (@MattGlenesk) November 23, 2024
Its QB and stadium scoreboard trolling.#iufb must have hit a nerve with the big, bad Buckeyes.https://t.co/Mry38gjN5s
'Leave no doubt.' Ryan Day chooses to run up score vs. Indiana instead of run out clock. https://t.co/xEP8RbAwOD via @indystar #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) November 23, 2024
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
Ohio State DB Caleb Downs has been honing his football IQ for as long as his family can remember.
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) November 23, 2024
They tell @JenLada how Caleb's "something special" made him the player he is today pic.twitter.com/OEuPnrYO7s
Sabans reaction to Desmond picking Indiana wow pic.twitter.com/57U49VakR6
— Garrison (@Buckeye_Gaddy) November 23, 2024
Columbus
— Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment (@JeffRubys) October 30, 2024
O-H-I-O! "Thee Stadium" tableside dessert has arrived.
This indulgent cake combines peanut butter mousse, chocolate cake, dark chocolate crunch and Oreo crumble. Topped with milk chocolate ganache, scarlet coulis & Woodys peanut butter caramel.@TheRealJeffRuby pic.twitter.com/96ZFyiwW8Y
Stands are packed at Ohio Stadium. pic.twitter.com/4dLpqfMMhf
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 23, 2024
3rd & 35: Throw to Tate for a 25 yard gain
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 23, 2024
4th & 10: Throw to Tate for a first down
Carnell Tate to the rescue for @OhioStatefb pic.twitter.com/qZFl5du6l7
That'll do Caleb Downs, that'll do. pic.twitter.com/Xcimx81hAL
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) November 23, 2024
Punt Return TD @caleb_downs2 to the house #GoBucks @bigten @B1Gfootball pic.twitter.com/nwrXXB5PsR
— Ted Ginn Jr (@TedGinnJr_19) November 23, 2024
The Caleb Downs cam
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 23, 2024
This view of Caleb Downs punt return TD for @OhioStateFB is pic.twitter.com/cjLmSCkYoe
A few things:
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 23, 2024
1. Ten years and a day between them
2. Both came against Indiana
3. Last one sparked Ohio State's 2014 CFP title run#B1GFootball pic.twitter.com/5aEu4fQpFp
Caution: Ball is slippery when wet. pic.twitter.com/uYgsyx7bUT
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) November 23, 2024
Jelani Thurman pic.twitter.com/gd8BtqDebk
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) November 23, 2024
This dude grabbed the program by the throat. Incredible leader. https://t.co/5Ozq29SeZJ
— Beau Bishop (@BeauBishop) November 23, 2024
How great is this?!
— Joe Nugent (@joenuge) November 23, 2024
Will Howard shadow boxing with Seth McLaughlin @Seth_Mc24 @whoward_ @nbc4i pic.twitter.com/XGFJls4RsD
Crazy stat for Ohio State today:
— Andy Anders (@AndyAnders55) November 24, 2024
IU quarterback Kurtis Rourke finished 8-of-18 for 68 yards. The Buckeyes had five sacks for a loss of 43 yards.
That means on 23 pass plays, Indiana netted 25 yards.
Curt Cignetti says they thought they would be able to handle the crowd noise inside Ohio Stadium based on what they were told, but it was an issue for them today.
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) November 23, 2024
Will Howard with a message for Indiana after the game pic.twitter.com/LAzIptzMKO
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 23, 2024
The #Buckeyes sing Carmen Ohio after their second top five ranked victory of the season. pic.twitter.com/vvW2LnI5d6
— Lantern Sports (@LanternSports) November 23, 2024
So ... same time next week Buckeye Nation? pic.twitter.com/hRxTjJfl5C
— Ohio State Alumni (@OhioStateAlumni) November 23, 2024
Indiana made a loud statement today that they dont belong in the playoff and the SEC spent the next eight hours saying wanna bet?
— Brandon Walker (@BFW) November 24, 2024
I asked Jack Sawyer how quickly do the thoughts turn to Michigan. pic.twitter.com/ZhtNUASJK2
— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) November 23, 2024
BEAT BLUE. pic.twitter.com/SnnmVIyfbk
— The Ohio State University Marching Band (@TBDBITL) November 23, 2024
And that does it for this week, next time I will either be incredibly relieved or the angriest man on earth. I can't wait!
