In his review of the second half of Ohio State’s season after their loss in Eugene, hythloday took a look at all the factors that could work out in the Buckeyes’ favor and work against the Ducks. Given the amount of talent on Ohio State’s roster, even a few of these switching from how they played out in the October game was likely to lead to an Oregon loss. What we saw in the Rose Bowl was a game in which every decision made by both teams accentuated the Buckeyes’ strengths and exposed the Ducks’ weaknesses. Combined with average to poor performances from a few key units and we got what we saw on New Years’ Day.
Duck Tape: The 2025 Rose Bowl
