What happens when the son of an Ohio state legend chooses that school up north? It invites drama, chaos, and friction. Chase Herbstreit, a three-star quarterback from St. Xavier High School in Ohio State and the youngest son of ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit, raised many eyebrows by committing to Ohio State’s biggest rivals! Yeah, the same team his dad’s Buckeyes have been at war with forever!

On Sunday, Chase Herbstreit made it public about joining the Michigan Wolverines’ 2025 class. The announcement that came through social media had fans and haters alike flocking to the comment section faster than a 40-yard dash. Some had jokes: “Daddy gon’ beat that a**.” Others even went a bit ahead and said, “Kirk throwing up somewhere right now,” one user said. Believe it or not, the internet went wild.

But why Michigan? And how’s Chase feeling about potentially riding the bench behind 2025’s No. 1 QB recruit, Bryce Underwood? Let’s talk about it. Especially on why Chase chose Michigan. Standing at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds, Chase ran a pro-style offense at St. Xavier, highlighting his ability in and out of the pocket. Although he’s not in the top 300, his solid competitive edge drew attention from elite programs like Notre Dame, Ohio State, and North Carolina. He ditched everyone as he chose the Michigan Wolverines, the team his dad, Kirk Herbstreit, spent four years of his collegiate career fighting.

As of now, Chase’s commitment bolsters Michigan’s recruiting class, which is already ranked sixth overall. His decisions on reading the offense and hitting accurate intermediate throws make him an intriguing addition to a lineup featuring names like Andrew Babalola, Andrew Marsh, and Shamari Earls. Meanwhile, let’s look at the wild comments from the Ohio State Forum.

Ohio State fan lashed out at Kirk Herbstreit and his boy

A fan wrote, “Kirk, my man. Fake *** Buckeye. get your $&@?!,(dog off the television, you weak minded***”.” That sounded like a die-hard Ohio State fan. If Chase’s competitive edge is any indication, he’s not kept up with just being a depth-chart name. The youngest Herbstreit is following the legacy of making high-risk decisions. Two of his older brothers, Tye and Jake, joined Clemson, while Zak walked on at Ohio State as a tight end. While Chase is chasing his own path.

Another fan wrote, “Frozen tips strikes again. tell me more about how much he and MEbron love Ohio State. What a hoot. LOL.” Like seriously! For Herbstreit, it’s like entering uncharted territory. One of the loyal Buckeye alums and ESPN’s well-known face now gets to juggle between the B1G rivalries while cheering for his son’s new destination.

Moving forward, a fan wrote, “Herby obviously didn’t raise the kid right, but then again, Herby never busts Desmond’s a s s no matter how ridiculous or pathetic Desmond acts and talks. The virtue signaling over the years now makes perfect sense.”

Just imagine Kirk Herbstreit breaking down the game on Colllege GameDay while rooting for Chase from his stands. Embarrassing? Maybe. But given his actions, he seems ready to roll with it.

Last but not least, a fan wrote, “UM is about as low-class of a program as there is. They are like the strung-out trailer park trash couple that won the lottery but try and act like they earned their fortune because they are hot stuff. Meanwhile, those with even half an ounce of discernment can see they are still nothing but a couple of meth-addict jack–es who fell into a few bucks. The arrogance, self-righteousness, and entitlement, as well as other characteristics (not wanting to go down the politics road), through that university, is not one I would ever allow my son or daughter to attend. In many ways, they give Cal Berkeley a run for their money for the type of graduate they typically churn out. Great parenting.”

As for Chase, Michigan fans are already waiting behind their new QB-in-waiting. After the Wolverines made it public on social media, Kirk Herbstreit’s youngest one chimed in with a simple “go blue” in the comments. The coming days will tell if Chase makes his mark on the Wolverines; either way, the Internet, Herbstreit, and Ohio State fans are watching.