Just how intense is the Michigan-Ohio State college football rivalry? Look no further than Wolverines junior defensive lineman Mason Graham's Instagram post on Saturday, in which the Anaheim native declared for the 2025 NFL draft.
But that's not all he did.
Graham, in a lengthy post, thanked God, his family, former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and current coach Sherrone Moore as well as his teammates and the fans. Then, in recapping the success he enjoyed in his career in the Maize and Blue, couldn't resist taking one final jab at the Wolverines' bitter rival, the Ohio State Buckeyes.
The Buckeyes, led by then-coach Urban Meyer, had dominated much of the 2010s, winning eight games in a row vs. the Wolverines. But Graham, who in September of 2021 committed to Michigan, was part of a '22 recruiting class that flipped the script on Ohio State.
Graham was not on the '21 Michigan team that defeated Ohio State 42–27, but was a part of three straight victories over the program's hated rival, including a stunning 13–10 upset in '24 that knocked the Buckeyes out of the Big Ten title game.
And it's clear that no matter what NFL jersey Graham puts on, the Maize and Blue—and despising Ohio State—will always be close to his heart.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Michigan DL Throws One Last Jab at Ohio State While Declaring for NFL Draft.
