After missing the playoff seeding by one spot, the Buckeyes find themselves in the Cotton Bowl for the first time since 1987. If not for a week two loss to Oklahoma or a 31-point loss to Iowa, Ohio State would have likely been in playoff contention. The Buckeyes are only held back by their own mistakes. With the capability to show moments of brilliance, like the 48-3 stomping against Michigan State. Ohio State also quietly has the 8th ranked defense in college football. Averaging almost three sacks a game; the Buckeyes front seven do a great job at bringing pressure.
2017 Cotton Bowl: A quick look at USC and Ohio State
