Evil Ryan Day has always found Pasadena to be quite comfortable.
The Granddaddy only knows this version of Ohio State's head coach, going back to New Year's Day in 2019 when he orchestrated a 3rd quarter 28-3 lead over then-Pac 12 champ Washington. The Huskies' defense hadn't allowed 28 in regulation all year.
The Buckeyes took that lead into Urban Meyer's final quarter leading the program and began celebrating prematurely but still left town with the trophy. Day took the reigns that night.
Three seasons into his head coaching tenure, the Buckeyes found themselves back in Pasadena in a consolation prize game missing two 1st round receivers.