June 9, 2026

Justin Fields rare Ohio State alum to face Michigan's Tom Brady

Fields rare former OSU starter to face Brady in NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Tom Brady is a product of one of college football’s greatest rivalries, but the proud Michigan Wolverine has not had many chances to relieve his epic battles against Ohio State in the NFL. In fact, Sunday marks a first in regards to the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry — it will be the first time Brady faces a Buckeye quarterback as a starter. The Chicago Bears’ Justin Fields steps into the void to represent Columbus at the top level against arguably the game’s greatest quarterback. Brady was asked about this rare occurrence Thursday and at first feigned some diplomacy towards OSU given that his current focus is on another rival — Michigan State — who the Wolverines will face this week. Still, Brady offered some indirect shade with an open query.  “That’s interesting, why is there…

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