"Cocky f*ck is getting the belt next weekend": Fans blast Will Howard's cigarette gesture for Curt Cignetti after blowout win

Will Howard helped the Ohio State Buckeyes secure a 38-15 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers, handing them their first loss of the season. With this result, the race for the Big Ten title remains open, with the Oregon Ducks sitting at the top of the table.

The Buckeyes' victory over the Hoosiers helps them secure a five-game winning streak and take a step closer to competing for a spot in the new 12-team playoffs. After the game, Will Howard sent a message to Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti with a debatable gesture.

After the victory, Will Howard was seen trolling Hoosiers and their head coach by stomping on an imaginary cigarette. It was also reported that the Ohio State quarterback said 'Google Me' as another jab at Cignetti, who earned the nickname 'Coach Cig.'

Fans took to social media to share their thoughts and perspectives on Howard trolling the Indiana Hoosiers head coach. One fan was visibly left agitated by the quarterback's actions.

"Cocky f**k getting the belt next week."

Another fan believed wrote:

"Why would a player target a coach. Disrespectful."

One fan said:

"Serious question, why is he so cocky? Dude was a scrub at KSU and still is. He doesn't have an NFL future either. It's weird."

Another fan felt that Curt Cignetti deserved the trolling by Howard

"I'm all for being a good sport, but That coach deserves it. He's run his mouth all year."

This fan added:

"Enjoy it now for you will lose like you always do when it matters the most."

One fan wrote:

"Hope Will Howard is a great car salesman because he has very dim NFL future ahead."

The Ohio State quarterback completed 22 of the 26 passes he attempted against the Hoosiers on the field. He also recorded a total of 201 yards and two touchdowns passing for his team. Howard transferred to Ohio State this offseason after four seasons with the Kansas State Wildcats.

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Will Howard states gesture towards Curt Cignetti was 'playful' in nature

In the post-game interview, the Ohio State quarterback was questioned about his gesture by FOX reporter Jenny Taft. Despite his actions, Howard showed a lot of admiration for Curt Cignetti.

He addressed the situation by stating that he has a lot of respect for what Cignetti has achieved with the Indiana Hoosiers and that he was just trying to 'have some fun.'

"I just try to say we don't listen to the stuff on social media, but we hear it man," Howard said. "I was just having some fun with it. I got a lot of respect for those guys, man. What coach Cignetti has done over there, he's done a heck of a job. The Buckeyes are here and the Buckeyes won. You can Google that."

Ohio State is next scheduled to take on the Michigan Wolverines in their final regular season game. It will be interesting to see if they can go on to win the Big Ten title and compete for the national championship.