Vice President JD Vance, an Ohio State University graduate, used a speaking engagement at a Small Business Administration conference in Washington on Monday to joke about the Buckeyes' recent loss to the Oregon Ducks.
Vance, who graduated in 2009, opened his remarks by referencing the "devastating loss last week" and drew a cheeky comparison to the Republican Party's midterm election setbacks in Ohio and other states. He quipped about "staff infighting" and questions about the "No. 2" quarterback, expressing confidence in backup Luke Fahey and predicting a turnaround.
The comments came as Ohio State coach Ryan Day fired special teams coordinator Robby Discher following the defeat, which featured a pivotal fake punt by Oregon. The Buckeyes face a challenging finish with games against Northwestern, Nebraska, and Michigan.
