Former Florida, Notre Dame QB Malik Zaire trolls Will Howard, OSU ahead of national title game
Former Florida and Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire took to social media on Sunday to troll Will Howard and Ohio State.
Howard and the Buckeyes are preparing to take on Zaire’s former team, Notre Dame, for the College Football Playoff National Championship. Zaire isn’t impressed with Howard, however, calling the QB “the worst one by far” Ohio State has had in the last 15 years.
Zaire said he’d even take former Ohio State wide receiver Jalin Marshall at QB over Howard.
All the great QBs Ohio State has had the last 15 yrs and Howard is def the worst one by far and ostate fans are trying to convince me that he’s gonna lead them to the chip?!?! Lmao ok
I’d even take the OG Jalin Marshall at QB before Howard!!!!!!!!
— Malik Zaire (@MalikZaire8) January 12, 2025
Zaire’s trolling wasn’t just reserved for Howard, though. The former QB also took a shot at the Buckeyes for losing to Michigan. Zaire mentioned that Ohio State has a “better team,” yet still lost to the Wolverines in a down season for the team.
How can you consider yourself a champion when you literally loss to the defending national champs with a better team🤣🤣🤣🤣?!?! Help me out!
— Malik Zaire (@MalikZaire8) January 12, 2025
The Buckeyes received plenty of criticism for losing 13-10 at home to their arch-rivals to end the regular season. However, since that game, the Buckeye have dominated their competition. The team beat Tennessee by 25, Oregon by 21, and Texas by 14 to earn their spot in the championship game.
Zaire began his college career at Notre Dame in 2014. The QB spent 3 seasons with the Irish, playing in 17 games and throwing for 816 yards with 6 TDs and 0 INTs. The QB also rushed for 324 yards and 2 scores while in South Bend.
After failing to secure the starting QB job, Zaire transferred to Florida for the 2017 season. The QB played in just 4 games with the Gators, however, throwing for 349 yards with 0 TDs and 1 INT.