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Ohio State LB agrees with comments from Michigan OC Josh Gattis: ‘We did play pretty soft’
By Rolando Rosa
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The trash talk is flowing effortlessly from Michigan now that they’ve defeated Ohio State for the first time since 2011. Michigan offensive coordinator got in on the action by proclaiming that Ohio State isn’t a “tough team”.
That’s a stinging indictment that the scoreboard verified and Ohio State linebacker Steele Chambers had to concur:
Michigan OC Josh Gattis said Ohio State was “not a tough team.”
Steele Chambers agrees. pic.twitter.com/ZyCs0Z8ZJ9
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) December 16, 2021
In the matchup, Ohio State struggled defensively to allow 42 points and 487 yards, 297 of which came on the ground. The Buckeyes also sloppily committed 10 penalties for 66 yards.
Ohio State has a 10-2 overall record, with the lone losses vs. Oregon and Michigan.
The Buckeyes conclude the season with a matchup vs. Utah in the Rose Bowl. Ohio State won the only previous meeting vs. Utah 64-6 in 1986.
The Rose Bowl is slated for Jan. 1 (5 p.m. EST) and will be televised on ESPN.
Rolando Rosa brings his experience covering college football to Saturday Tradition. Follow him on Twitter @RolandoRosa3.