JJ McCarthy On Ohio State: ‘We’re Going To Do Anything And Everything To Win This Football Game

JJ McCarthy is already a borderline Michigan Football legend, and he has the chance to solidify that legendary status on Saturday when the Buckeyes come to Ann Arbor. The junior quarterback is currently 2-0 against Ohio State in his Michigan career, and he has every intention of making it 3-0 this weekend in the Big House.

Meeting with the media on Monday, McCarthy reflected on watching this rivalry as a kid – while also admitting he grew up a fan of Ohio State. “I feel like growing up in the Midwest and being around Big Ten Football, it’s always something that Thanksgiving weekend you always tuned into,” McCarthy said. “It’s always the game of the week. So just being a part of that as a youngin, growing up and being a fan of both teams, just always wanting to be a part of this. “I grew up first being an Ohio State fan, I won’t lie. But God had different plans for me and showed me the way, and I’m very blessed and appreciative to be here, that’s for damn sure.”

While the game itself is already an intense rivalry, this year’s edition of ‘The Game’ will carry some additional weight as head coach Jim Harbaugh will be serving the last of a three game suspension handed down by the Big Ten Conference.