Postgame quotes from Ohio State players C.J. Stroud, Chris Olave after losing to Michigan

The Ohio State Buckeyes suffered a humbling loss to Michigan with players like C.J. Stroud, Chris Olave and Bryson Shaw vowing to use it as motivation.

Ohio State came into Saturday with hopes of playing in the Big Ten title game, dreaming of a spot in the College Football Playoff.

The Buckeyes will go to sleep tonight knowing they dropped the ball. A loss to Michigan means they’re out of the Big Ten and playoff hunt.

How did the players process the defeat after the game?

C.J. Stroud postgame quotes after Ohio State lost to Michigan

Quarterback C.J. Stroud felt the loss deeply.

“I put my heart and soul into this game, we all did, for 364 days. To come up short, it’s not a good feeling,” Stroud said per Dan Hope of Eleven Warriors.

Stroud also revealed that he lost his voice and has been sick all week. He still put the focus on the future.

“Just know that I love this team, I love Ohio State and I love Buckeye Nation, and I’m gonna keep grinding every day to get this win back,” Stroud said.

Chris Olave postgame quotes after losing to Michigan

Wide receiver Chris Olave was at a loss for words.

“We haven’t been in this position in forever, so I don’t know what to say right now … I feel like we could have played better, for my part and for the whole team,” Olave said.

Bryson Shaw Ohio State postgame press conference reaction

Safety Bryson Shaw vowed to use the loss as motivation.

“This is gonna leave a bad taste in our mouth,” Shaw said. “I know it’s gonna motivate me and this team 1,000 times more in the offseason…It’s embarrassing.”

The Buckeyes can still look forward to a bowl appearance but there will always be the sense of “what if.” All they can do now is get ready for what comes next.

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