Michigan, Ohio State commits trade shots on social media

Over the course of the past two college football seasons, Jim Harbaugh and his Michigan Wolverines have seemingly closed the gap between their program and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Over the past 20 years, Ohio State boasts a 16-4 record against Michigan football; though in 2021 and 2022, the Wolverines won in dominant fashion (42-27, 45-23). Additionally, over the past few weeks, Michigan has been hitting the Ohio recruiting pipeline very hard, even picking up two massive four-star commitments from OH over the past seven days alone. Recently, a Michigan football commit from the state of Ohio traded shots on social media with one of the Buckeyes’ new commits.

Michigan football commit Ben Roebuck trades shots with new Ohio State commit on social media

Lat week, Rivals four-star offensive tackle Ben Roebuck of St. Edward High School in Ohio announced his commitment to the Michigan football program. Today, fellow St. Edward offensive tackle Devontae Armstrong committed to Michigan’s biggest rival — the Ohio State Buckeyes — and the two had some words for another (in a friendly manner) on social media.

Seeing as Michigan football has dominated Ohio State in consecutive years, Roebuck replied to Armstrong’s announcement by stating, “Can’t wait to beat y’all.” Shortly after, Armstrong fired back by replying, “What school did you grow up watching? Therapy wouldn’t be too bad at this point.”

Recent Michigan OL commitment Ben Roebuck and newest Ohio State commit Deontae Armstrong already embracing the rivalry.

“Can’t wait to beat y’all,” Roebuck said.

Armstrong replied, “What school did you grow up watching?”

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Obviously, Roebuck’s comment insinuates that Michigan football is gearing up for yet another massive season this fall, and the program is in a position to sustain its newfound success against the Buckeyes. On the other hand, Armstrong is correct in pointing out that Ohio State football has had Michigan’s number for nearly two decades — he clearly thinks the Buckeyes are going to get back to their winning ways in the near future.

We assume this is all just friendly banter, though it is fun watching two commits of rival programs have at it on social media — it’s part of what makes college football so special.

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