On Sunday, the Detroit Tigers faced off against the Houston Astros in a game that didn’t go their way. However, Michigan fans had something to smile about thanks to Bally Sports trolling former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud. Stroud, now the star QB for the Houston Texans, was in attendance at Minute Maid Park as the Tigers lost 4-1, almost getting no-hit by Ronel Blanco.
Despite Stroud’s impressive rookie season in which he threw for over 4,000 yards and earned several accolades, Michigan fans remember him for his winless record against the Wolverines during his time at Ohio State. Bally Sports Detroit didn’t miss the opportunity to remind viewers of this fact when they showed Stroud on camera during the game. When they displayed a graphic stating “2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year — Career: 0-2 vs. Michigan at Ohio State,” it brought delight to fans in Michigan who have endured years of defeat at the hands of the Buckeyes.
Even though it may not have been entirely his fault, as he faced tough Michigan defenses and challenging conditions in some games, his winless record against the Wolverines is a sore spot for Ohio State fans. But for now, Michigan fans will enjoy their current streak of victories over Ohio State, and Bally Sports Detroit’s clever graphic served as a reminder of this fact during Sunday’s game.
