Gary Danielson already facing backlash from Big Ten fans during Week 1 broadcast

Gary Danielson and Brad Nessler are making the switch this fall. After a number of years calling weekly games for the “SEC on CBS,” the duo is now in Big Ten country as a part of the new media rights deal for the league.

That game pits No. 3 Ohio State against Indiana in a conference matchup in Week 1. It is the season opener for both programs with the Buckeyes looking to get back to the College Football Playoff and Ryan Day breaking in a new starting quarterback.

However, it did not take long for a number of Big Ten fans on either side of the matchup to become disgruntled with certain aspects of Danielson’s call. In fact, a number of fans claimed Danielson referred to last year’s Peach Bowl between Georgia and Ohio State as the national championship game.

While it felt that way at times — and TCU proved no match to face Georgia — the Peach Bowl was the semifinal matchup. One Indian fan also scoffed at Danielson’s urge for Hoosier football fans to be patient this fall.

Here is a look at the swift reaction from Big Ten fans to Danielson’s Week 1 broadcast:

How many times is Gary Danielson gonna say OSU was in the national championship game last year? C’mon dude.

— Bailey Witt (@BaileyDWitt) September 2, 2023

Gary Danielson thinks we played in last year’s national championship game. #CBSidiots

— Fake Urban Meyer (parody) (@FakeUrban) September 2, 2023

Would you rather have Beth Mowins or Gary Danielson calling your 2:30 game? I think I’d rather be dead

— Jeffrey Robinson (@J_Robinson18) September 2, 2023

Love how Gary Danielson keeps referring to last year’s UGA game as the National Championship Game. ? #buckeyes #ohiostate #CBS

— The DAWGPOUND, The Shoe, The Q & forever THE JAKE! (@BuckeyeTark) September 2, 2023

I’m not sure if Gary Danielson did any research before this game??

— Zachariah (@Zvallee11) September 2, 2023

Watching the CBS B1G game. Gary Danielson just makes stuff up.

— ?? (@GTilefish) September 2, 2023

“This is where IU fans have to be patient!” Gary Danielson on CBS. Really? #iufb fans have been patient since 1967!

— Kent Sterling (@KentSterling) September 2, 2023

Can the SEC please take Gary Danielson back? His partner is not much better. Volume down already for the IU- Ohio St game

— Drew Martin (@Coach_Mar_2190) September 2, 2023

“Great exchange of punts there for IU.”

Gary Danielson is already in midseason B1G form

— Teddy Cahill (@tedcahill) September 2, 2023

Hey #B1G fans, Gary Danielson is yours now. You’re welcome!
Sincerely,#SEC fans#OHIOSTATEvsINDIANA

— Jason Newsome (@TheJasonNewsome) September 2, 2023

Gary Danielson while having to call Big 10 games and watching Ohio State play… pic.twitter.com/7gpkdRxoe2

— #SH1PHAPPENS (@Runnin_The_Hill) September 2, 2023

So far in the OSU/Indiana game, Gary Danielson has referenced last years semi final between UGA/OSU twice, both times calling it the national championship + saying when the Buckeyes have a home game they’re playing in Akron, OH

Maybe it’s a good thing the B1G 10 took CBS ??‍♂️

— Braden Maloy (@braden_maloy) September 2, 2023

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Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.