On Friday night, Michigan State defeated Western Michigan 35-13 in its season opener, but that victory has been overshadowed by a fake-named player on the squad.
A Michigan State player is trending on Twitter because fans believe his name is very unique. Despite what’s being shared on social media, there’s no Michigan State player by the name “John Cockslam.”
What’s your favorite name in 2022 College Football and why is it #69 John Cockslam #RELENTLESS #CollegeFootball pic.twitter.com/SnjfidUTD2
— The College Football & Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) September 3, 2022
John Cockslam
Michigan State, Offensive Tackle 2022-2026 pic.twitter.com/DH2zrgVDTD— Random College Athletes (@RandomAthletess) September 3, 2022
The player is actually offensive tackle Jacob Merritt.
Merritt, a Michigan native from Northville High School, is currently a freshman on Mel Tucker’s squad.
Here’s how fans reacted to it online:
WHY AM I JUST NOW HEARING ABOUT COCKSLAM?!?!?! pic.twitter.com/ser6Gll3Ly
— Cody (@SmashHitsSports) September 3, 2022
Dudes Rock pic.twitter.com/6GEp5ssKID
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) September 2, 2022
Leaning into the joke with that jersey number too. A fuckin icon I tell ya https://t.co/h5gj3Fi8N1
— ✨?America Is Musty?✨ (@DragonflyJonez) September 3, 2022
imagine gettin sacked by #69 john cockslam https://t.co/25CxXCyGxP
— 2k? (@spaceeong) September 3, 2022
Raise your hand if you’ve ever done a COCKSLAM 69. pic.twitter.com/PQYv4L9AfS
— Off Duty █████ ████Firefighter Chris ????️? (@Unsucchiacazzi) September 3, 2022
