It was around this time seven days ago that the Buckeye faithful were having a collective meltdown as the Oregon running attack repeatedly turned Ohio State's defense into a pretzel. The past week has been full of cries from fans for a new play caller, pleas for leadership to step up, and even criticism of the quarterback that threw for just shy of 500 yards in the losing effort.
The time between the loss and an opportunity for redemption has been long. Thankfully, game day is finally here to cleanse the palates of Ohio State fans that have been anxiously awaiting a fresh start. Get caught up below on all the latest social reactions from the team, its players, staff, and alumni.
THE PLAYERS
QB1s @CJ7STROUD pic.twitter.com/XUUNVMGWsZ
— Corey Dennis (@CoreyDennis_) September 17, 2021
#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/g1i9RG7Ch0
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 18, 2021
Home! #GoBucks
— Caleb Burton III (@calebburtoniii) September 18, 2021
Glimpses from game day: https://t.co/aqDyMrnBFJ#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/q7GeO2OgyG
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) September 18, 2021
Some Ohio State players getting loose before kickoff. pic.twitter.com/elHDphO3Ts
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) September 18, 2021
C.J. Stroud with some warmup passes here: pic.twitter.com/Rrf9pEq0aK
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) September 18, 2021
Buckeyes hit the field at the Shoe pic.twitter.com/hrOu0eVYt4
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) September 18, 2021
THE ALUMNI
Best-dressed CFB analyst: pic.twitter.com/mhDAejoyTh
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) September 18, 2021
Brian and Brayden Hartline entering Ohio Stadium in style. pic.twitter.com/vm7HfQfvpb
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) September 18, 2021
My heart is full
— Aaron Craft (@ACraft4) September 17, 2021
Owen is a fan of his new baby sister Evelyn! pic.twitter.com/xftLzObjNx
THE REST
Good morning from The Shoe! Rehearsal begins with some Le Reg! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/UouF39ZI0v
— The Ohio State University Marching Band (@TBDBITL) September 18, 2021
Dangerous through the air
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) September 18, 2021
https://t.co/hLhcpDHXp8 | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/wA9lRaE8lq
Welcome to the #B1G Stage l @OhioStateFB
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 17, 2021
The fans in Columbus are like no other. #B1GFootball pic.twitter.com/wRiTgWORcW
"Time to get that bad taste out of our mouths!" - @ryandaytime #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/uJw2TuIbr1
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) September 18, 2021
Look out for #Zone6
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) September 18, 2021
https://t.co/hLhcpDHXp8 | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/KdAjRpXFe3
Workin on the weekend like usual #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/Cfz9D4IxDd
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 18, 2021
GO BUCKS!
Today's best Gameday Sign:
Wikipedia got us through undergrad pic.twitter.com/jmmKv9S0pL
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 18, 2021
