Ohio State will be without four of its best players in the Rose Bowl.
Ryan Day confirmed Monday that wide receivers Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson, left tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere and defensive tackle Haskell Garrett were all opting out for the game, leaving the Buckeyes without three of their stars on the offensive side of the ball and their sacks leader on defense.
That said, their absences will create opportunities for other players at each of their respective positions to show what they can do in Saturday’s season finale against Pasadena.