In an attention-grabbing flip of occasions, a Michigan soccer participant is now making the case that Ohio State’s nationwide championship win final yr wasn’t legit.
Talking to the media on Thursday, Michigan defensive finish Derrick Moore asserted that Ohio State’s nationwide championship win wasn’t an actual win as a result of the Buckeyes could not beat the Wolverines within the common season. He stated that whereas he is keen to congratulate them, he feels that this yr shall be “totally different.”
“You realize it is not an actual win if y’all ain’t beat us. I am gonna congratulate them on their win, however this yr, it is gonna be totally different,” Moore stated.
Michigan defensive finish Derrick Moore on Ohio State's nationwide championship: "You realize it's not an actual win if y'all ain't beat us. I'm gonna congratulate them on their win, however this yr, it's gonna be totally different."
— Andy Anders (@AndyAnders55) July 24, 2025
Ohio State followers have been instantly dismissive of Moore’s comment, declaring that the logic would not maintain up beneath any scrutiny:
“In what different sport is a championship invalidated by one common season loss?” one person puzzled.
“So beating 4 prime 5 groups and 6 prime 10 groups just isn’t an actual nationwide championship as a result of they didn’t beat their unranked 8-5 crew. Think about the Falcons saying this to the Eagles,” wrote one other.
“That could be the dumbest factor I’ve ever learn…” a 3rd wrote.
“It’s not a win however you’ll congratulate us on our win? Which one is it bozo?”
“Is he saying Ohio State is gonna beat Michigan this yr?”
“It was very actual. I noticed it…”
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Ohio State’s beautiful loss to Michigan within the common season was one of many greatest upsets within the historical past of The Sport. The Buckeyes have been heavy favorites however misplaced 13-10, lacking out on the Massive Ten Championship Sport for the fourth yr in a row in consequence.Â
However Ohio State managed to make it into the School Soccer Playoff as an at-large bid and as soon as they have been there they promptly turned up the juice, dominating Tennessee, Massive Ten champion Oregon, SEC runner-up Texas and eventually Notre Dame to assert their first nationwide title in 10 years.
Granted, should you would have polled each Ohio State fan whether or not they would favor to win a nationwide title or beat Michigan, there is a good likelihood that a big proportion would take The Sport over the trophy.
Possibly this yr the Buckeyes can do each.
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