The college football world thrives on rivalries, banter, and the eternal drama that comes with being a fan. Few platforms capture the spirit of this competitive chaos better than SEC Shorts, the internet’s favorite satirical web series that spares no one, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes. Their latest masterpiece takes aim at Buckeye Nation in a way that is sure to sting—and leave fans debating whether to laugh or cry.
For those unfamiliar, SEC Shorts is a comedy sketch series that pokes fun at the absurdity, passion, and heartbreak of college football fandom. Though its primary focus is on Southeastern Conference (SEC) schools, it has never shied away from roasting blueblood programs outside its jurisdiction. And when it comes to Ohio State, the roasting often feels personal.
This time, SEC Shorts delivers a gut-punching yet hilariously accurate portrayal of Buckeye Nation’s never-ending pursuit of playoff glory and its painful failures when it matters most. Let’s dive into why this latest installment hits so close to home for Ohio State fans—and why the college football world can’t stop talking about it.
The Sketch That Cuts Deep
In the new SEC Shorts episode, the storyline revolves around Ohio State fans attending a “College Football Playoff Support Group” meeting. The setting is familiar—an anonymous, dimly lit room where fans from various teams come to air their grievances and console one another after yet another heartbreaking postseason.
Ohio State’s representative enters the scene confident, dressed in scarlet and gray, proclaiming, “We’ve got the most talented roster in the country! We’ve been to the playoffs multiple times! What could possibly go wrong?” Cue the collective eye roll from fans of programs like Michigan, Georgia, and Alabama, who are quick to remind the Buckeye faithful of their recent playoff woes.
The skit’s biting humor centers on Ohio State’s knack for falling short in big moments. References to the Buckeyes’ gut-wrenching loss to Georgia in the 2022 Peach Bowl, their shocking upset at the hands of Clemson in 2019, and even the infamous 2016 shutout against Clemson (31-0) are woven into the narrative with pinpoint comedic precision. The line that has gone viral? “Ohio State is like the kid who aces every practice test but fails the final exam when it counts.”
Ouch.
Why Buckeye Nation Is Feeling the Sting
It’s no secret that Ohio State fans pride themselves on being among the elite in college football. The program has a storied history, a massive fanbase, and some of the most talented players to ever grace the field. However, with great expectations come great disappointments—and the Buckeyes’ recent track record in the College Football Playoff (CFP) is, frankly, a sore spot.
The Buckeyes entered the 2022 CFP as underdogs against defending national champion Georgia. For much of the game, they appeared poised to pull off a monumental upset, only for a missed field goal in the final seconds to dash their hopes. The missed kick—now infamous among fans—has become a meme-worthy moment, and SEC Shorts didn’t hesitate to remind viewers of it.
For Buckeye Nation, the constant reminders of their near-misses are exhausting. Ohio State consistently recruits at an elite level, boasts NFL-caliber talent, and dominates the Big Ten. Yet, when it comes to the biggest stage, the results have been uneven. The sting is even sharper given their rivalry with Michigan, which has beaten them in back-to-back seasons after a decade of Buckeye dominance.
This SEC Shorts episode capitalizes on those emotions, turning Ohio State’s misfortunes into comedic gold.
The SEC vs. Ohio State Rivalry
While Ohio State is technically not part of the SEC, the animosity between Buckeye Nation and SEC fans is well-documented. Ohio State is often seen as the northern juggernaut trying to stake its claim in a sport dominated by Southern powerhouses.
The rivalry between the two regions intensified during the BCS era, when SEC teams like Florida and LSU embarrassed Ohio State in back-to-back national championships (2006 and 2007 seasons). The Buckeyes finally broke through in the 2014 season, winning the first-ever CFP title by defeating Alabama and Oregon. But the SEC has since reasserted its dominance, winning six of the last nine national championships.
For SEC fans, Ohio State’s struggles are a source of endless entertainment. The Buckeyes are seen as perennial contenders who can’t quite get over the hump against SEC competition. This dynamic is what makes SEC Shorts’ jabs at Ohio State so effective—they tap into a narrative that fans across the South love to perpetuate.
How Buckeye Nation Is Reacting
The reaction to this SEC Shorts episode has been predictably polarized. Die-hard Ohio State fans have taken to social media to express their frustration, calling the skit “biased” and accusing the creators of unfairly targeting the Buckeyes.
One fan tweeted, “Ohio State makes the playoffs more than most teams, yet SEC Shorts acts like we’re a joke. Where’s the respect?”
Others, however, have embraced the humor, acknowledging that the Buckeyes’ recent playoff heartbreaks make them an easy target. “If you can’t laugh at yourself, what’s the point? They’re not wrong about the missed field goal,” another fan posted.
Interestingly, Michigan fans have been particularly vocal in celebrating the skit, seeing it as karmic payback for years of Ohio State dominance. “As a Michigan fan, this SEC Shorts episode is everything I didn’t know I needed,” one Wolverines supporter wrote.
The Bigger Picture: Why Ohio State Stays Relevant
While the roasting is relentless, it’s important to note that Ohio State’s presence in the national conversation is what makes them a target in the first place. Love them or hate them, the Buckeyes are always in the mix. They are one of the few programs that can consistently challenge SEC supremacy, and their failures only underscore the high expectations placed upon them.
Programs like Alabama, Georgia, and even Clemson have all faced their share of playoff heartbreaks, but Ohio State’s struggles feel more pronounced because of their role as the “non-SEC villain.” For better or worse, they are the team fans love to root against—or, in Michigan’s case, beat.
Why SEC Shorts Wins Every Time
What makes SEC Shorts so effective is their ability to cut to the heart of college football fandom. Their sketches are not just funny—they’re painfully relatable. Every fan base has experienced the highs and lows depicted in their videos, and Ohio State is no exception.
By targeting Buckeye Nation, SEC Shorts taps into one of the sport’s most passionate and polarizing fanbases. The skit serves as a reminder that, in college football, no one is safe from scrutiny—and that’s what makes the sport so great.
What’s Next for Buckeye Nation?
As Ohio State prepares for another playoff run in the future, the question remains: Can they finally exorcise their postseason demons? The talent is there, the coaching staff is capable, and the hunger to prove the doubters wrong has never been greater.
But until they deliver on the biggest stage, skits like this SEC Shorts episode will continue to haunt them. And perhaps that’s a good thing. The pain of past failures often fuels future success.
For now, Buckeye Nation can only hope that the next time SEC Shorts features them, it’s to celebrate a long-awaited national championship rather than another postseason heartbreak.
Until then, the missed field goal jokes will keep coming, and Ohio State fans will have to decide whether to laugh, cry, or both.
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