The Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines’ iconic rivalry, “The Game,” has a lot of eyeballs tonight, including NBA legend LeBron James, who is following the game very closely.
The four-time NBA champion also happens to be an Ohio State superfan, and considering the Buckeyes’ impressive start against the Wolverines, James was all over the moon congratulating and celebrating every positive Ohio State play.
LeBron first reacted to Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith connecting for a 35-yard, controversial touchdown. He also wished Jeremiah Smith a happy birthday whilst also congratulating him on his fourth touchdown.
“TD 4!!!! Happy Bday too Young”, LeBron wrote on X.
TD 4!!!! Happy Bday too Young 🤴🏾🙌🏾
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 29, 2025
What caught LeBron’s attention next was offensive lineman Luke Montgomery’s scintillating display against the Wolverines.
“So DAMN PROUD of my guy Luke Montgomery!!! Keep going kid! #51”, LeBron also wrote.
So DAMN PROUD of my guy Luke Montgomery!!! Keep going kid! #51 🌰🙏🏾🤎🫡
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 29, 2025
With just 15 seconds left in the second quarter, Julian Sayin successfully found captain Brandon Inniss, with the skipper scoring a touchdown to help the team from Ohio get into halftime with a 17-9 lead over Michigan.
This play saw LeBron again write a congratulatory text for Brandon Inniss on X.
“Yessir B Innis! The Captain TD” , James further posted on X.
Yessir B Innis! The Captain 🫡 TD
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 29, 2025
The Buckeyes continue to hold on to an 8-point lead over the Michigan Wolverines as the scoreline reads 24-9 with just over 2 minutes left in the third quarter.
LeBron James Reacts To Jeremiah Smith’s One-Hand Touchdown Against Penn State
This is not the first time LeBron’s been in awe of Jeremiah Smith’s performance this season. In the Buckeyes’ 38-14 win over Penn State earlier this month, James couldn’t help but appreciate Jeremiah Smith’s performance against the Nittany Lions.
His one-handed touchdown in the fourth quarter left LeBron astonished, writing on X:
““MAN WHAT JEREMIAH SMITH!!!!!!! INSANE TALENT.”
JEREMIAH SMITH MAKES AN INSANE GRAB FOR THE TOUCHDOWN 😱pic.twitter.com/MZP4sqmrMZ
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 1, 2025
Jeremiah Smith compiled a total of 123 yards while scoring two touchdowns and six receptions against Penn State.
LeBron James’ support for Ohio State stems from the fact that Ohio is his hometown. After being born in Akron, Ohio, James played basketball, representing St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Ohio itself.
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