Ohio State football supporters taunt Georgia on Caleb Downs’ choice

admin | January 20, 2024 | Other Clubs | No Comments

Caleb Downs’ decision to join Ohio State’s football program over Georgia elicited some laughter on social media.

Caleb Downs, a former Alabama safety, committed to Ohio State football over Georgia on Friday, making him one of the greatest college football transfers. The Georgia football program is devastated as Downs, a 22-year-old safety, has chosen to play for Ohio State instead of the Bulldogs.

After Nick Saban’s retirement, Downs became a highly sought-after transfer candidate. Ohio State football fans are teasing Georgia on social media after winning the Downs sweepstakes, which is considered a coup for the team.

“BOOOOOOOOOM! Ohio State has landed superstar Alabama safety transfer Caleb Downs! The Buckeyes just snagged a prized prospect away from Georgia and added the best secondary player in the country,” @tSilverBulletin, a news service for Ohio State, wrote on Twitter (X).

“Caleb Downs has committed to Ohio State! The No. 1 player in the transfer portal chooses Ohio State over Georgia. According to Max Olson of The Athletic, Jim Knowles’ defense will have many returning players in 2024, including a freshman superstar.

According to Greg Smith of Rivals.com, the addition of Caleb Downs strengthens his belief that Ohio State is the preseason favorite over Georgia.

To make matters worse for Georgia, many believe they hired Alabama’s defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson in the hopes of wooing Caleb Downs from the transfer portal. Downs’ choice to join Ohio State, on the other hand, adds to an already bad situation for Kirby Smart and his Bulldogs.

“Alabama payed Travaris Robinson $800,000 last season. Georgia paid him 1.3 million to lure in Caleb Downs. Caleb Downs chose Ohio State 🤣🤣🤣. Roll Tide Roll 🐘🐘🐘,” @RagsandFitness pointed out. Added @toptierCFB, “Georgia hired T-Rob just for Caleb Downs to commit to Ohio State. Laugh my f**king ass off. (LMAO)”

Games are won on the pitch, not on paper. However, with the Buckeyes’ huge signing of Caleb Downs, Georgia can only be considered losers in this trade.