It was the slowest of slow starts for the Ohio State football team vs. Maryland on Saturday afternoon, but the Buckeyes found their groove in the second half and ended up with a 20-point win over an undefeated team.
If you were on social media early in the game, there was a great deal of virtual hand ringing and teeth gnashing over a pretty flat and uninspiring performance in the first half. That changed fairly drastically once Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord and head coach Ryan Day realized that throwing the ball to Marvin Harrison Jr. was the best thing they could do.
Buy Buckeyes TicketsDuring and after the game, social media was abuzz with victory celebrations and more, and we have some of the best ones for your reading pleasure. Let’s dive into what we saw on X, formerly known as Twitter.
We can agree with that
Best wideout in the country. pic.twitter.com/g9KtK6Uqhu
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 7, 2023
The best thing about being 5-0 ...
The Buckeyes are 5⃣ – 0⃣.#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/cHyXfHl6gh
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 7, 2023
This seems like a pretty good stat
Marvin Harrison has topped 100 yards receiving for the 10th time in his career to move into a tie for third at Ohio State with Michael Jenkins (2001-03) and Garrett Wilson (2019-21). Chris Olave (2018-21) had 11 and David Boston (1996-98) holds the record with 14.
— Jerry Emig (@BuckeyeNotes) October 7, 2023
Simply stated by the "Little Animal"
Buckeyes!!!!
— James Laurinaitis (@JLaurinaitis55) October 7, 2023
Gotta love Gus
🗣️ "YOU GOT BBQ BACK THERE AND DIDN'T INVITE ME? HURT. MY. FEELINGS… NUMBER TWO."
Gus Johnson had to bring back his legendary call for this big hit by @OhioStateFB's Denzel Burke 🤣 pic.twitter.com/rR04dtJSHj
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 7, 2023
Was Ryan Day on the other end?
“Throw it to Marvin Harrison” pic.twitter.com/U7WOWyZtKL
— The Silver Bulletin (@tSilverBulletin) October 7, 2023
This is very good news
Ryan Day said TreVeyon Henderson could have played today but was held out for precautionary reasons. Should be fine for next week.
— Bill Rabinowitz 🗞 (@brdispatch) October 7, 2023
Just an unbelievable throw and catch
Hey, @kylemccord16 DOT ‼️ @MarvHarrisonJr with the toe tap 🙌
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 7, 2023
Can't forget about this catch or the second-best receiver in college football
What an adjustment‼️@julian_040 x @OhioStateFB
📺: FOX/@CFBONFOX pic.twitter.com/6pS7lfKO6v
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) October 7, 2023
This was sadly on point Saturday
Ohio State is better at converting 2nd-and-33 than they are at 3rd-and-1.
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) October 7, 2023
Nothing like singing Carmen Ohio after a win
How firm thy friendship 🎶 pic.twitter.com/WSlv7Eudg6
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 7, 2023
This is also very good news
Ryan Day said Ohio State's medical staff is currently evaluating Emeka Egbuka. Day said he doesn't believe Egbuka's injury is serious or long-term.
— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) October 7, 2023
Me too, but not for much of this game
Me expecting an anxiety-free football weekend this weekend pic.twitter.com/x8JVQ3tLVq
— McNeil (@Reflog_18) October 7, 2023
Josh Proctor's story is a great one
PICK SIX BUCKEYES
The @OhioStateFB defense makes another big play 💪 pic.twitter.com/6NME0in9gV
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 7, 2023
There was some NFL royalty unexpectedly in the 'Shoe on Saturday
A hall of famer in the house.
Barry Sanders and his son Noah Sanders catching up with RB coach Tony Alford after the Buckeyes win.
Noah is a junior at Wylie E. Groves high school. The sanders name would only add to the legendary names to come through Ohio State. pic.twitter.com/WkG5I2i9Xv
— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) October 7, 2023
Soak it in big fella
"This is a wonderful place, a great place to be."
Ryan Day, on career win No. 5️⃣0️⃣ pic.twitter.com/ZmpcJPgU9z
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) October 7, 2023
This is better than any touchdown we saw today
For the first time since undergoing chemo Avery Henry is back in his jersey and back on the field at the Shoe.
A moment he’s worked for since he was first diagnosed. Today all smiles for number 72. pic.twitter.com/Lr98Vk8uzR
— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) October 7, 2023
We can probably agree to disagree
Every year, Homecoming weekend means the return of the single greatest Brutus costume ever. pic.twitter.com/9caZTk204M
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) October 7, 2023
He should know
The Buckeye defense gets stronger as the games go along. I’m proud of them.
— Mekka Don (@MekkaDonMusic) October 7, 2023
Underrated post. If you know, you know
Monday apologies from the B1G office only go so far.
— Kevin Noon (@Kevin_Noon) October 7, 2023
Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
