Last week, Ohio State competed in the Rose Bowl Game for the 17th time in program history. But for the first time, the trip to Pasadena will not mark the Buckeyes' final contest of the season.
For younger fans who have long heard stories of the game's supposed majesty despite its place as a consolation prize most years, Ohio State's dominant performance against Oregon was not just an exhibition game. Instead, the 2024-25 Buckeyes continued to crest at their season's most important juncture, earning a trip to Dallas to compete in a CFP semifinal as overwhelming favorites to win it all.