Tate Ratledge, a former offensive lineman for the Georgia Bulldogs, recently expressed his deep-seated animosity toward the Ohio State Buckeyes. On the “Mullets on the Mic” podcast, Ratledge stated, “I hate Ohio State with everything in me. I hate them. I always have and I always will.” citeturn0search0
Ratledge’s disdain for Ohio State is rooted in his upbringing. He explained, “My family has always hated them, so I was kind of brought up to hate them.” He also criticized the Buckeyes’ fan base, remarking, “The fans are cocky, like with [the] The Ohio State University [stuff], cut that out, no one cares.” citeturn0search0
During his collegiate career, Ratledge faced Ohio State once, in the 2022 College Football Playoff semifinal, where Georgia emerged victorious. Despite this win, his animosity toward the Buckeyes remained unchanged.
Ratledge’s candid remarks shed light on the personal rivalries and deep-seated emotions that can exist between college football programs and their supporters.
