Ohio State is no stranger to the Rose Bowl. The Buckeyes have played in the prestigious game 15 times before, and when they kick off Saturday, it will mark their second appearance in a span of four seasons.
Opponent Utah, meanwhile, has never contested the Rose Bowl. But after winning the Pac-12 championship this season, the Utes are headed to Pasadena, California, and will look to take down Ohio State to cap their impressive 2021 campaign with a big win.
The Buckeyes were a top College Football Playoff contender before they lost at Michigan in their regular-season finale, which cost them a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game.