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Will Howard Trolls Curt Cignetti Following Ohio State's Blowout Win Over Indiana

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Kevin Borba | Last updated Nov 23, 2024 4:09 PM ET

In the biggest college football game of the Week 13 slate, the No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers (10-0) took a trip to Columbus, Ohio to take on the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (9-1).

While Indiana had a fun Cinderella story heading into Saturday, the Buckeyes put an end to the magical run in a big way. Following a hot start that saw the Hoosiers charge down the field and score a touchdown on their opening drive, Ohio State held them scoreless until the fourth quarter.

The Buckeyes went on to win by a score of 38-15, and quarterback Will Howard made sure to rub it in the face of Indiana after the game. Howard could be seen stomping out an imaginary cigarette, which is a direct jab at Indiana coach Curt Cignetti, who has had "coach cig" emerge as a nickname thanks to a play on his last name.

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Howard had himself a statement game in the win, accounting for three total touchdowns. The Kansas State transfer completed 22-of-26 passes for 201 yards while adding two scores through the air and one on the ground.

It was confirmed after the game that Howard said, "Google me" before stomping out the imaginary cigarette, which is yet another playful jab at Cignetti, who said the same thing at his introductory press conference.

Howard did acknowledge to Fox's Jenny Taft how impressive of a job Cignetti had done at an Indiana program that, before this season, had never reached 10 wins in a season.

"I was just having some fun with it," Howard said, "I got a lot of respect for those guys, man. I think what coach Cignetti’s done over there, he’s done a heck of a job. But you know the Buckeyes are here, and the Buckeyes won, so you can google that."

Following the huge win, Ohio State will turn its attention to the Michigan Wolverines, who have won the last three renditions of "The Game."

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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