The Ohio State Buckeyes lost to the Georgia Bulldogs, 42-41, in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Ohio State played much better than most experts expected, but with multiple leads throughout the game — some being by double digits — it is a bit deflating to think of what might have been. Ohio State had a few ups and downs, but there is no doubt one of the biggest obstacles was the Marvin Harrison Jr. injury.
C.J. Stroud showed how great this offense could be when he uses his legs, and it is upsetting to think of what this team could have accomplished with a healthy roster and a running Stroud against Michigan, but let’s dive into the latest reactions from Twitter.
Close call
Yeah, so this was kinda important. pic.twitter.com/nXguEWNqdH
— Adam Kramer (@KegsnEggs) January 1, 2023
Happy New Year
I'm fine with the CFP on New Year's Eve if we time the game-deciding play with the ball drop like that every year. That was exhilarating.
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) January 1, 2023
Heartbreaking
Noah Ruggles’ 50-yard field goal attempt is no good, and Georgia will win the game 42-41. Ohio State’s season ends in heartbreaking fashion.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) January 1, 2023
Respect
Ohio State deserves everyone’s respect. What a game Ryan Day’s team played when everyone — myself included — counted them out.
— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) January 1, 2023
Rough day for the Big Ten
Michigan and Ohio State fans. pic.twitter.com/KtmYarU3Cd
— Adam Kramer (@KegsnEggs) January 1, 2023
C.J. Stroud's last game was one of his best
Thank you for everything, No. 7. @OhioStateFB x @CJ7STROUD pic.twitter.com/8R8Kxb2U0t
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) January 1, 2023
This feels about right
Ohio State fans are dead pic.twitter.com/YQNEfxcVCd
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 1, 2023
Depending on how you look at it, this couldn't have been timed any better
By request, here is the multicam view of the feed from Times Square, All-22, and ESPN, Georgia, and Ohio State radio calls, as it happened onscreen live: pic.twitter.com/k775T4VNTo
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 1, 2023
Kirby with some honesty
“Ohio State probably deserved to win the game” -Kirby Smartpic.twitter.com/j6naNge51A
— PointsBet Sportsbook (@PointsBetUSA) January 1, 2023
He didn't know
"When we scored, I was scared to death because [Ohio State] played a hell of a game on offense."
Stetson Bennett on Georgia's game-winning TD drive. pic.twitter.com/loHcFpLLbe
— ESPN (@espn) January 1, 2023
Truth
Noah Ruggles has been a phenomenal kicker for Ohio State over the years. His career should not be reflected on that one kick. Gotta feel for him.
— Harrison Vapnek (@harrisonvapnek) January 1, 2023
Skip Bayless with a non-bad take
It feels like Ohio State did everything but win that game.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 1, 2023
Thanks from B1G Brother
Thank you, @OhioStateFB! #B1GFootball pic.twitter.com/aAejDgjxtI
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) January 1, 2023
As always, Joel Klatt sums it all up perfectly
That #PeachBowl was fantastic!
– @GeorgiaFootball made clutch 4th quarter plays
– Stroud was fabulous and almost pulled it off with make shift skill group for @OhioStateFB
– Kirby TO on fake punt saved the game
– No one knows what Targeting is or how to officiate it— Joel Klatt (@joelklatt) January 1, 2023
Couldn't agree more
The Ohio State defense has felt broken for like a decade.
— Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) January 1, 2023
One to sign off with
Fought until the very end.
FINAL
OSU: 41
UGA: 42#GoBucks— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) January 1, 2023
