The Michigan-Ohio State rivalry—known simply as “The Game”—has always been more than football; it’s a psychological war where words cut deeper than any hit. On the eve of the November 29, 2025, clash at Michigan Stadium (noon ET on FOX), freshman Wolverines QB Bryce Underwood dropped a mic-drop moment that’s got Buckeye Nation buzzing. In a pregame interview with Maize n Brew, the five-star phenom (who flipped from LSU in a blockbuster NIL move) stared down the camera and issued this unfiltered warning to Ohio State fans:
“Ohio State fans, hold on to your seats – Michigan Stadium is going to shake violently that day and people are going to leave with tears in their eyes.”
Underwood, who’s thrown for 2,847 yards, 19 TDs, and just 5 INTs this season while adding 412 rushing yards and 6 scores, isn’t just talking smack—he’s backing it up. Michigan (9-2, No. 15) enters on a five-game win streak, fresh off a 38-17 dismantling of Maryland where Underwood went 22-of-31 for 289 yards and 3 TDs. The Wolverines’ ground game (led by RB Jordan Marshall’s 1,112 yards) and a resurgent D (allowing just 14.2 PPG in November) have them believing they can extend their four-year streak over OSU. But Underwood’s words? Pure fuel for a fanbase still stinging from those losses.
The Frenzy in Columbus: Buckeye Fans Lose It
Ohio State Twitter (and beyond) erupted faster than a fumbled punt in overtime. Posts ranged from memes of crying clowns to vows of vengeance, with #UnderwoodWarning trending regionally by midnight. One viral clip from Eleven Warriors showed fans at a Columbus bar chanting “Bryce is scared!” while replaying his flip commitment drama. It’s classic rivalry escalation—Michigan’s “bought, not built” narrative (fueled by Underwood’s $8-10M NIL reports) vs. OSU’s “we develop stars” brag. Buckeyes (11-0, No. 1) are favored by 10.5 points, but Underwood’s taunt has turned neutral observers into temporary scarlet-and-gray sympathizers.
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