Tom Brady Doesn’t Hold Back as He Takes Shots At Ryan Day’s Ohio State

It is not every day you see a lineup featuring Tom Brady, Brady Quinn, Charles Woodson, Derek Jeter, and Rob Gronkowski sharing the same set. But when the conversation turns to The Game, Michigan vs. Ohio State, even legends pause to acknowledge the weight of college football’s fiercest rivalry.

How Did Tom Brady Roast Ohio State?

Tom Brady did not waste any time firing off a familiar Michigan shot. When former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn asked him what the Ohio State rivalry means to him, Brady smirked and opened with a direct question of his own.

“Is it a rivalry? We’ve won four straight for God’s sake.”

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It was a dagger. A reminder. And classic Tom Brady bravado, directed squarely at Buckeye Nation. Brady’s jab reflects the current state of the rivalry, where Michigan has controlled the recent stretch, and he made it clear that the rivalry’s intensity still lives inside him decades after leaving Ann Arbor.

From there, his tone shifted from playful to heartfelt. “It’s just an electric moment for everyone. In this game there’s nothing you’d rather have in this world than to be on this field playing. I watched that guy (Charles Woodson) do some special things out here: fighting David Boston, returning punts for touchdowns.”

For Brady, these memories are personal. During his college career from 1995 to 1999, he went 1–1 as a starter against Ohio State. He lost in 1998 by a score of 31–16 before winning the 1999 matchup 24–17.

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Across his full five seasons at Michigan, the Wolverines went 4–1 against the Buckeyes, embedding Brady in one of the rivalry’s dominant stretches. Everyone knows how the story continued regarding the 199th overall pick who became the most decorated quarterback in NFL history. Yet even with seven Super Bowls, three MVPs, and a GOAT résumé, this game still holds a special place in his heart.

That says something. It speaks to the power of The Game, a rivalry fueled by history, hatred, pride, and generations of unforgettable moments. Players feel it. Coaches feel it. Fans on both sides feel it in their bones.

When a legend like Tom Brady talks about it with that same old fire, you are reminded why this matchup is bigger than college football. It may very well be one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports.

What Are the Playoff Implications for Both Teams?

This year, the rivalry’s meaning extends well beyond emotion. According to PFSN’s Playoff Meter, the metrics paint a tense picture for both squads:

• Ohio State is a near-lock for the College Football Playoff, but its Big Ten title hopes are shaky, sitting at just 43.56%. A loss to Michigan could drop them out of the conference championship altogether.
• Michigan, meanwhile, remains alive for the CFP with an 8.3% chance and holds a 2.74% chance to reach the Big Ten title game. A win over Ohio State would not only keep their season alive, but it would also dramatically strengthen their postseason case.

For the Wolverines, this is both a chance to play spoiler and an opportunity to revive hopes that seemed dim weeks ago. For Ohio State, it is about validating their season and securing a path to a conference crown.

The history, the hatred, and the playoff implications all converge once again. No matter who wins, the stakes are enormous. As Brady reminded everyone on that star-studded set, The Game will always be something special, something deeper than football, something that even the greatest quarterback of all time still speaks about with awe.