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The Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony saw the NFL honor some of the most distinguished members of the league. The annual event has a significant role among enthusiasts to see their heroes achieve the elite level. This year’s function saw Rich Eisen taking up the stage. However, the legendary broadcaster took a sly jab at the NCAA’s Ohio State Buckeyes. 

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Notably, this year’s HOF enshrinement ceremony will see eight inductees getting the honors. Following a memorable moment in which they incorporated the 2020 and 2021 classes at once because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it comes back to just one Hall of Fame category this year. In fact, Richard Seymour headlines this year’s class alongside five players, one coach, and a referee.

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Michigan alum Rich Eisen takes a savage jab at Buckeyes

This year’s enshrinement ceremony in Canton, Ohio, saw Rich Eisen taking the stage during the Gold Jacket Dinner. The legendary NFL broadcaster was explaining some safety precautions. That moment, he pulled the leg of the Buckeye by referencing their last year’s game in Michigan Stadium.

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Eisen said, “If you need help locating that nearest exit, just think of yourself as a member of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the middle of the fourth quarter last November in Michigan Stadium. That’s the way you look for an exit.” 

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Rich Eisen has clarified his allegiance. Furthermore, he has always used his sizable platform to highlight his favorite Wolverines, having graduated from Michigan in 1990. The host mentioned Michigan’s 42-27 victory over Ohio State on November 27. Interestingly, that moment was extraordinary as it marked the Wolverines’ first victory over their archrival since 2011.

NFL Fans are not holding back over the Ohio State jab

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The Rich Eisen jab found its way into the social media sphere, and the fans took notice of it. Inevitably, Eisen had some reactions coming for his Ohio State rant.

Here are some of the best reactions on NFL Twitter:

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What did you think of Michigan alum Rich Eisen’s jab at the Ohio State Buckeyes? Do you agree with him? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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