Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has stirred up the college football community with a lighthearted yet pointed comment about Ohio State.
In a recent video posted on the Lions’ social media channels, players were asked for their picks in a hypothetical national championship matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame.
When it came to Goff’s turn, he confidently selected Notre Dame over the Buckeyes. But it was his added comment that truly caught fans’ attention. Goff punctuated his choice with a spirited “Go Blue,” a rallying cry synonymous with the Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State’s fiercest rival.
The playful jab didn’t go unnoticed, especially given Goff’s own collegiate ties. As a former standout quarterback for the University of California, Berkeley, Goff has no direct connection to Michigan football.
However, his current position in Detroit—a state deeply entrenched in the Michigan vs. Ohio State rivalry—makes his support for the Wolverines all the more significant.
Fans have since taken to social media to react to Goff’s comments, with Michigan supporters applauding his loyalty to the “Go Blue” spirit and Ohio State fans firing back with their own rebuttals. While Goff’s statement was likely made in good fun, it underscores the intensity and passion surrounding one of college football’s most heated rivalries.
The timing of Goff’s comments is particularly notable as Ohio State and Michigan gear up for another highly anticipated matchup later in the year, adding another layer of intrigue to an already storied rivalry.
