JJ MCCARTHY CAN’T RESIST TAKING A SHOT AT BUCKEYES, REMINDS VIKINGS TEAMMATE WHO RUNS THE RIVALRY — AND BACKS IT UP WITH TWO BOLD REASONS……READ MORE…..

New Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy is already making waves in the NFL — and not just with his arm. The former Michigan Wolverine couldn’t help but bring some college football spice into his new professional locker room, hilariously reminding a Vikings teammate who played at Ohio State exactly who’s been dominating the rivalry lately.

McCarthy, who was taken by the Vikings in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, had a playful but pointed exchange with his new teammate during an early team meeting, according to reports. While the moment was lighthearted, McCarthy didn’t miss the opportunity to throw a verbal jab that Michigan fans will undoubtedly appreciate.

“You already know I still own the Buckeyes,” McCarthy reportedly said with a grin, sparking laughter throughout the room. But he didn’t stop there. McCarthy backed up his statement with two bold reasons, referencing Michigan’s back-to-back victories over Ohio State during his time as the Wolverines’ starting quarterback — and the Big Ten championship success that followed.

The rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State is one of the most storied in all of college sports, and McCarthy was right in the thick of it. After years of Ohio State dominance, McCarthy helped Michigan flip the script in 2022 and 2023, leading the Wolverines to emphatic wins over their archrivals. His confidence in carrying that rivalry into the NFL is only fueling the fire — and raising the eyebrows of both fans and players.

McCarthy’s comments were all in good fun, but they were also a reflection of a new swagger the young quarterback brings to Minnesota. Known for his poise under pressure and fiery competitiveness, McCarthy isn’t shying away from reminding everyone — especially former Buckeyes — of what he accomplished in Ann Arbor.

“I mean, come on,” McCarthy reportedly added. “We handled business. Twice. That’s not just a fluke — that’s dominance.”

The unnamed Vikings teammate, a former Buckeye, reportedly took the ribbing in stride, laughing along with the rest of the locker room. But the exchange adds a new layer to McCarthy’s early days in Minnesota — and gives fans a taste of the personality he’s bringing to the franchise.

As McCarthy gears up for his rookie season, it’s clear that he’s not afraid to speak his mind — or lean into the rivalry that helped shape his college career. While he’s focused on winning games in the NFL, don’t expect him to forget where he came from anytime soon.

With his confidence, charisma, and a little bit of trash talk, JJ McCarthy is already making sure people are paying attention — both in the locker room and across the league. And if you’re a Buckeyes fan, well, it looks like you’re not off the hook just yet.