Ohio State “Doesn’t Give A Shit” About Outsiders Questioning Buckeyes' Toughness

Redshirt junior tight end Cade Stover says the Buckeyes "know what (they've) got."

In the year since Ohio State’s 42-27 loss to Michigan, many outside of the program have questioned the Buckeyes’ toughness, including former Wolverines offensive coordinator Josh Gattis, who notably called them a “finesse team” after the game.

Naturally, that’s been a major talking point heading into this weekend’s game between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan, when a trip to the Big Ten Championship Game and possible berth in the College Football Playoff is on the line.

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Redshirt junior tight end Cade Stover pushed back against that notion during his media availability on Tuesday afternoon, though, saying, "I really don't give a shit what anyone outside this program says about our toughness. We know what we've got."

That said, any questions about the Buckeyes' toughness – or lack thereof –will ultimately be judged by the result of Saturday’s game, which kicks off at noon on FOX.

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