We all understand how weird the last two years have been for society at large, and that the Ohio State football team has been no exception. Both the 2020 and 2021 seasons have been filled with unimaginable highs, but also more than enough painful lows to make any spoiled fanbase uncomfortable.
So, it’s no surprise that coming into the Rose Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 1 that expectations for the Buckeyes are a bit all over the map. When the matchup against Utah in the Granddaddy of Them All was announced on Dec. 5, the Buckeyes opened up as a touchdown and extra point favorite.