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**Title**: JD Vance Predicts Buckeyes' Success, Jokes About Michigan Wolverine Fans

**Sapo**: Senator JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential candidate, is optimistic about his favorite football team, the Ohio State Buckeyes, this upcoming season. He even joked that he hopes Michigan Wolverines fans won't hold his Buckeye loyalty against him in November.

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Senator JD Vance, a lifelong Buckeyes fan, believes his favorite football team has the potential to go all the way this season. During an appearance on OutKick's "The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show," Vance expressed cautious optimism about Ohio State's chances in the upcoming season.

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"I think we have, just in terms of sheer raw talent, maybe the best Ohio State team I've seen since, you know, the great 2003 team that upset Miami in the national championship game," Vance said.

Vance also joked that he was hopeful Michigan Wolverines fans would not hold his loyalty to the rival Buckeyes against him in November.

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"Yeah, I joked with the President when he first asked me to be a VP," Vance said. "I was like, well, you know, hopefully we don't lose Michigan by like 900 votes because you're going to regret it. 'Cause it's probably just a thousand p---d off Wolverine fans who wouldn't vote for a Buckeye."

But Vance also expressed confidence that most Michiganders would be able to put sports rivalries aside and put the country first.

"But I think that most Michiganders are going to be able to put sports rivalries aside and put the country first, which is what, of course, all of us believe is the most important thing," Vance said.

Vance's optimism about the Buckeyes is based on the amount of talent on this year's roster. He believes that this team has the potential to be just as successful as the 2003 team that won the national championship.

"I mean, look, I'm a lifelong Buckeyes fan," Vance said. "I think we have, just in terms of sheer raw talent, maybe the best Ohio State team I've seen since, you know, the great 2003 team that upset Miami in the national championship game."

Vance also said that he hopes to attend the annual Ohio State-Michigan game. This year's game is scheduled to take place at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 30.

"Well, let's go to the Ohio State-Michigan game, assuming we win, because I bet I can get some pretty sweet tickets as the VP-elect, and we'll be in a celebratory mood," he continued. "And look, it's, it's going to be a big game this year. I think it's going to determine ultimate seeding in the College Football Playoff. I mean, how both teams might actually make the playoff. I know Michigan's, you know, sort of people aren't putting them as high this year, but you never know because it's always a good program. So, we'll see guys. I'm feeling very good about the Buckeyes. I'm feeling very good about the Bengals."

Vance's optimism about the Buckeyes is shared by many fans. The team has a lot of talent and experience, and they are looking to make a run at the national championship.