Ohio State running back gives silent jab to Michigan while at the NFL Combine

All Ohio State football players dislike Michigan. It's the greatest rivalry in all of sports, not just college football. The Buckeyes have wanted to take down TTUN for the last few years, and finally got it done in 2025. That game wasn't particularly close, either. Ohio State owned that game for three quarters.

While all of the Ohio State Buckeyes dislike TTUN, some of them have been involved in the rivalry for less time than others. That's where running back CJ Donaldson fit into the rivalry last year. He only played with Ohio State for a single season, but he was part of a victory.

Donaldson is now in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine as he tries to find the right team to draft him. While he was speaking to the media, he was asked about TTUN. Donaldson gave a final subtle jab at TTUN as his collegiate career comes to an end.

Ohio State running back CJ Donaldson takes silent jab at TTUN

When asked to say something nice about Michigan, Donaldson simply stood there silently. Before eventually laughing.

"That's a good question. I like that one."

Donaldson was a veteran running back who the Buckeyes utilized often in the red zone last season. Even though he played just one season with Ohio State, he took the rivalry to heart. He disliked TTUN just as much as everyone else on the roster, which is what made him so liked among his teammates.

As he heads into the next step of his football career, Donaldson is hoping to be a mid-round pick after putting up a solid year with the Buckeyes. He had 10 touchdowns on the groudn for Ohio State, even if his yardage total wasn't quite what it was when he was at West Virginia.

Taking shots at Michigan will never get old for Ohio State football players. It's one of their favorite things to do, as it should. That's what makes the rivalry great.