In college football, the rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State is famous, with supporters from both states frequently feeling strong hostility for the opposing squad. Beyond this intense rivalry, though, is the question of which team is the most hated in the United States. This controversial topic gets clarified by a recent Reddit vote.
Ohio State is the most loathed team in the country, according to a survey conducted among 5,000 college football fans. The team received 11.4% of the overall vote. Alabama and Michigan came closely behind, tied at 9.2%.
The results in Michigan were clear-cut: Ohio State received a substantial 37.9% of the vote, making them the team that people detested the most. Michigan State received 7.8% of the vote, while Michigan came in second with 23.4%. On the other hand, Michigan is the one that faces the greatest hostility in Ohio, garnering 41.6% of the vote to Ohio State’s 26.3% and Michigan State’s 5.3%.
Surprisingly, none of the SEC states polled—Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee—ranked Michigan among the top three most hated teams. This is true even though head coach Jim Harbaugh sparked controversy with his team’s spring break antics.
With 25.3% of the vote and Michigan coming in second at 20.9%, Ohio State is once again the most loathed team in Illinois.
The rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State is more than just a football rivalry; both teams are competitors for the title of college football’s most loathed, even though the outcomes differ between states and regions.
This rivalry’s ferocity goes well beyond the field, influencing attitudes and igniting fervor among supporters on both sides.