'Desmond Howard was a bust': GameDay crowd takes aim at ESPN host during Ohio State show

Chris Pugh, The Columbus Dispatch
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ESPN College GameDay debuted its new season with a trip to Ohio Stadium before Ohio State faces Notre Dame in a top 5 showdown Saturday night.

The popular pregame show featured Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso, Desmond Howard and celebrity guest picker Jack Harlow.

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Fans took early aim at Howard, known for his Heisman pose after a touchdown against Ohio State.

"Desmond Howard was a bust" a sign read.

The crowd also took early aim at Notre Dame, chanting "Overrated" during the early part of the show.

College football fans gathered as early as 5 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, to stand at the filming of the College GameDay broadcast in Columbus. College GameDay kicks off the season at Ohio State University for its matchup against against Notre Dame.
College football fans gathered as early as 5 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, to stand at the filming of the College GameDay broadcast in Columbus. College GameDay kicks off the season at Ohio State University for its matchup against against Notre Dame.

Here are some of our favorite signs from ESPN College GameDay's Columbus show:

Not even the Pope can save Marcus Freeman

31,153 days since Notre Dame beat Ohio State

Sign takes aim at Notre Dame's playoff record

Last-minute planner

Will Notre Dame join a conference?

Does Marcus Freeman like corn?

Fan wants change at USMNT

Ohio State, Notre Dame mascots face off

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Ohio State football's 2022 schedule

  • Week 1: Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3, in Columbus, Ohio

  • Week 2: Ohio State vs. Arkansas State, Sept. 10, in Columbus, Ohio

  • Week 3: Ohio State vs. Toledo, Sept. 17, in Columbus, Ohio

  • Week 4: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin, Sept. 24, Columbus, Ohio

  • Week 5: Ohio State vs. Rutgers, Oct. 1, Columbus Ohio

  • Week 6: Ohio State vs. Michigan State, Oct. 8, East Lansing, Mich.

  • Week 7: Ohio State vs. Iowa, Oct. 22, Columbus, Ohio

  • Week 8: Ohio State vs. Penn State, Oct. 29, State College, Pa.

  • Week 9: Ohio State vs. Northwestern, Nov. 5, Evanston, Ill.

  • Week 10: Ohio State vs Indiana, Nov. 12, Columbus, Ohio

  • Week 11: Ohio State vs. Maryland, Nov. 19, College Park, MD.

  • Week 12: Ohio State vs. Michigan, at noon Nov. 26, Columbus, Ohio

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State vs. Notre Dame meme, signs from ESPN College GameDay