What happened in the Ohio State Rose Bowl game?
C.J. Stroud throws three touchdown passes each to Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Smith-Njigba finishes with 346 receiving yards in Ohio State's 48-45 Rose Bowl win over Utah. (2:44) The 2021 Rose Bowl Game Presented by Capital One Venture X between the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 11 Utah Utes was simply wild.
Who was the Rose Bowl Player of the game?
Joe Germaine was named the Rose Bowl Player Of The Game. The loss remains infamous among Arizona State fans, as the loss cost them a chance at winning their only national championship.
Who won the 1973 Rose Bowl against USC?
Jan 1, 1973; Pasadena, CA, USA: Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin (45) in action during the 1973 Rose Bowl game where OSU beat USC 42-17 at the Rose Bowl. Credit: Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports
What is the third-largest comeback in Rose Bowl history?
The Buckeyes needed every bit of it to overcome a 14-point deficit, the third-largest comeback in Rose Bowl history. 15 and 347: That's Smith-Njigba's stat line for receptions and receiving yards.
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Has Ohio State ever won a Rose Bowl?
9: As we mentioned above, this is Ohio State's 9th ever win of the Rose Bowl, good for second all-time of any program, only trailing USC's 25 wins. Ohio State did not appear in its first Rose Bowl until 1950, 37 years later that USC's first appearance and 48 years later than Michigan's first appearance.
How many Rose Bowls has Ohio State been in?
Ohio State also made two Rose Bowl appearances under Bruce, in which the team went 0–2. Following Bruce, John Cooper became the head coach of the Buckeyes and would lead the school to ten bowl appearances, including one Rose Bowl victory in 1997, the school's first Rose Bowl victory since 1974.
Who won most Rose Bowls?
USCUSC has also won the most Rose Bowls (25), followed by Michigan and Ohio State (8 each); Washington and Stanford (7 each); and UCLA (5). Michigan has lost the most (12), followed by USC (9), Ohio State, UCLA and Stanford (7 each), Washington and Wisconsin (6 each).
When was the last time Ohio State lost in the Rose Bowl?
1985 Rose Bowl vs. The Ohio State Buckeyes lost to the USC Trojans, 20-17, despite the Buckeyes being favored.
What is Ohio State record in bowl games?
25-27 recordOhio State's 25-27 record in bowl games includes an 8-7 all-time record at the Rose Bowl and three consecutive Rose Bowl wins: 20-17 over Arizona State in 1997; 26-17 over Oregon in 2010; and 28-23 over Washington in its last visit, on Jan. 1, 2019.
How many times has Ohio State been to the national championship?
The Buckeyes are recognized by the university and NCAA as having won eight national championships along with 41 conference championships (including 39 Big Ten titles), 10 division championships, 10 undefeated seasons, and six perfect seasons (no losses or ties)....Ohio State Buckeyes footballWebsiteohiostatebuckeyes.com32 more rows
How many times has Ohio State been in the college football playoffs?
Ohio State has made the playoffs as the lone Big Ten representative every time but twice, since the inception of the playoff in 2014.
What is Michigan's bowl record?
21–28Michigan Wolverines footballBowl record21–28 (.429)Playoff appearances1 (2021)Playoff record0–1Claimed national titles11 (1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1918, 1923, 1932, 1933, 1947, 1948, 1997)25 more rows
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For the second time in four years, the Ohio State football team will be headed out to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. It’s not where the Buckeyes wanted to be because of the bar being set at the College Football Playoff or bust, but it’s still an iconic stadium and game full of history and tradition, in a setting second to none.
1921 Rose Bowl - Ohio State vs. Cal
Congratulations to @CalFootball on their big win in the Redbox Bowl! @Cal 's first bowl game was the 1921 Rose Bowl (below). Andy Smith's Wonder Team beat Ohio State 28-0 at Tournament Park in Pasadena & the huge demand for tickets led to construction of the Rose Bowl in 1922. pic.twitter.com/3bhQGHiYus
1950 Rose Bowl - No. 6 Ohio State vs. No. 3 Cal
Ohio State fullback Fred Morrison (33) breaks away for a 15-yard gain before being taken down by California’s Paul Baldwin (34) during the Rose Bowl college football game in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/File)
1955 Rose Bowl - No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 17 Southern California
Dave Leggett, the converted fullback who directed the Ohio State Rose Bowl attack from the T-formation quarterback position, smashes through the middle of the Southern California line for the Buckeyes’ first score in Pasadena, California on Jan. 2, 1955.
1958 Rose Bowl - No. 2 Ohio State vs. Oregon
Oregon’s halfback finds a hole in the Ohio State defense in the second period of the Rose Bowl game and carries the pigskin 14 yards to the Ohio State 31-yard line on Jan. 1, 1958, in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo)
1969 Rose Bowl - No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 2 Southern California
Jan 1, 1969; Pasadena, CA, USA: Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Rex Kern (10) in action against the Southern California Trojans during the 1969 Rose Bowl where OSU beat USC 27-16 at the Rose Bowl Stadium. Credit: Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports
1971 Rose Bowl - No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 12 Stanford
Jan 1, 1971; Pasadena, CA, USA: Stanford Cardinal quarterback Jim Plunkett (16) throws the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the 1971 Rose Bowl game where Stanford beat OSU 27-17 at the Rose Bowl. Credit: Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports
When did Ohio State play in the Rose Bowl?
Ohio State's first bowl game came during the 1920 season when, under the leadership of eighth year head coach John Wilce, the team went on to the Rose Bowl where they would be defeated by California 28–0. Following their first Rose Bowl appearance, the school would not make another bowl appearance until 1949, when head coach Wes Fesler led ...
How many wins did Ohio State have in the 2015-2016 bowl?
In their 2015–16 bowl appearance, Ohio State defeated Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. The win in that game brought Ohio State's overall bowl record to 22 wins and 24 losses. Meyer also led the Buckeyes to the 4th seed in the college football playoffs in the 2016–17 season. The Buckeyes fell to Clemson in that game 31–0.
What is the Gator Bowl called?
a The Gator Bowl was formerly called the TaxSlayer Bowl b The Outback Bowl was formerly called the Hall of Fame Bowl
How many bowl games have the Buckeyes played?
Since the establishment of the football program in 1890, the Buckeyes have played in 51 bowl games. Included in these games are 27 appearances in the "big four" bowl games (the Rose, Sugar, Orange, and Fiesta ), 10 appearances in the Bowl Championship Series, including one national championship victory in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl ...
How many bowls did Tressel win?
Tressel compiled an overall bowl record of 5–4 with one vacated victory, including three appearances in the BCS National Championship Game, four appearances in the Fiesta Bowl, one in the Rose Bowl, one in the Sugar Bowl, one in the Outback Bowl, and one in the Alamo Bowl.
What division is Ohio State football?
The Ohio State Buckeyes football team competes as part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), representing the Ohio State University in the East division of the Big Ten Conference. Since the establishment of the football program in 1890, the Buckeyes have played in 51 bowl games.
How many times did Woody Hayes coach the Buckeyes?
The Buckeyes appeared in the Rose Bowl eight times during Hayes' tenure and would go 4–4 in those games. Hayes would also lead the Buckeyes to one Orange Bowl, one Sugar Bowl, and one Gator Bowl appearance during his time as head coach. Earle Bruce became the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes following Woody Hayes in 1979.
The return of the Rose Bowl to Pasadena did not disappoint in this high-scoring affair
In a Rose Bowl Game that will live for the ages, No. 6 Ohio State came from behind to pull off an epic 48-45 win over No. 11 Utah on New Year's Day in Pasadena, California. This incredible, wild game saw Ohio State's offense rewrite the record books and come back to win the game in the fourth quarter after trailing nearly the entire evening.
1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is incredible ..
Honestly, I'm not sure how he was able to do it all night, but despite the fact he was the biggest threat on the Ohio State offense, Smith-Njigba kept finding ways to get open play after play. How else do you catch 15 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns in a game, setting all kinds of records in the process?
2. ... but he's just the tip of Ohio State's iceberg
I don't know how Ohio State manages to produce so many incredible receivers, but it doesn't seem fair. Remember, the Buckeyes were without Wilson and Olave in this game. Both could be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft this spring.
3. Stroud set a record, too
Stroud's 573 yards passing was a single-game record for Ohio State, breaking Dwayne Haskins' mark of 499 yards set in the 2018 Big Ten Championship Game against Northwestern. Ohio State finished with 683 yards of offense and averaged 10.2 yards per play.
4. Rising's injury changed the game
Yes, Barnes led a game-tying touchdown drive and played very well for somebody thrust into an unexpected position. Still, losing Rising seemed to take the air out of Utah for just long enough to let Ohio State seize control of the game. Every time Ohio State threw a punch to get back in the fight, Rising and the Utah offense responded.
5. Don't just hand the Pac-12 South to USC
I know there's plenty of excitement surrounding USC now that Lincoln Riley has taken over the program, but this Utes team isn't going just to step aside and let the Trojans have the division back. Kyle Whittingham's program has the culture and work ethic to ensure that they'll be a force to be reckoned with in the Pac-12 for a while.
Buckeyes take lead with a field goal
So much for taking any shots into the end zone. Ohio State kicks the 19-yard FG with 9 seconds left to take a 48-45 lead. Utah needs a miracle. Given the way this game has gone, there's a 125% chance they get one.
Ohio State picks up a commitment from Cedrick Hawkins
During tonight's Rose Bowl win, the Ohio State Buckeyes also scored a recruiting victory. Four-star safety from Cocoa (Florida) High School Cedric Hawks posted on social media that he plans on playing his college ball at OSU. He joins fellow four-star prospects Joshua Padilla and Ty Lockwood in the Buckeyes' recruiting class of 2023.
Standout performances for Ohio State in the Rose Bowl
There were certainly some performances of note in OSU's dramatic win over Utah. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 297 yards and 3 touchdowns on 15 catches. Marvin Harrison had six catches, including the first 3 TDs of his college career. C.J. Stroud threw for 573 yards and 6 scores. He completed 37 of 46 attempts.
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The Rose Bowl signifies a bit of a disappointing season for these Ohio State Buckeyes, but it is still an accomplishment to reach the “Grandaddy of Them All.”
2019 Rose Bowl vs. Washington
Jan. 1, 2019; Pasadena, California; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Parris Campbell (21) celebrates after making a catch for a touchdown with wide receiver Johnnie Dixon (1) in the first quarter against the Washington Huskies in the 2019 Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl Stadium. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
2010 Rose Bowl vs. Oregon
Jan. 1, 2010; Pasadena, California; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor (2) reacts after the 2010 Rose Bowl against the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl. Ohio State defeated Oregon 26-17. Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
1997 Rose Bowl vs. Arizona State
OSU quarterback Joe Germaine passes during the final touchdown drive on the way to winning the 1997 Rose Bowl against Arizona State.
1985 Rose Bowl vs. USC
Jan. 1, 1985; Pasadena, California: Southern California wide receiver Tim Ware (19) in action against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the 1985 Rose Bowl where USC beat OSU 20-17. Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports
1980 Rose Bowl vs. USC
Jan. 1, 1980, Pasadena, California; Southern California Trojans running back Charles White (12) carries the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the 1980 Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl Stadium. The Trojans defeated the Buckeyes 17-16. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Who was the Ohio State coach in the 1997 Rose Bowl?
Ironically, OSU head coach John Cooper led Arizona State to a win over Michigan in the 1987 Rose Bowl. Cooper took over at Ohio State the next year and has not appeared in ...
What was the longest TD pass in a bowl game?
The 72-yard score set a record for the longest Ohio State TD pass in a bowl game. But the Sun Devils were by no means ready to give up. With the Buckeyes up 14-10, the stage was set for a dramatic finish and no Hollywood scriptwriter could have penned a more exciting ending.
What was the lead of ASU on 3rd and 11?
Things did not look good for the Buckeyes when on a third-and-11, Jake "the Snake" somehow slithered his way into the end zone to give ASU a 17-14 lead with 1:40 to play. "I just remember Plummer going to the sidelines and taking off his helmet, looking like he had just won another one for Arizona State," adds Rudzinski.
How many yards did the Sun Devils score in the second quarter?
The Sun Devils jumped out to a 10-7 lead on the first possession of the second half on a 37- yard field goal by Robert Nycz.
Did Cooper play in the Rose Bowl?
Cooper took over at Ohio State the next year and has not appeared in a Rose Bowl since. "The talent level on the field that night was unreal," claims then junior Buckeye linebacker Jerry Rudzinski. "In my mind, it was the best pool of players I've seen in this decade in college football.
Was Jake Plummer a winner?
Jake Plummer had already established himself in his career as a clutch performer with a knack for pulling out unlikely victories. "We knew (Plummer) was a winner," claims Rudzinski. "He had come from behind so many times that season already, we didn't want to be just another victim.".
What year was the Rose Bowl?
Rose Bowl. < 1996. 1998 >. The 1997 Rose Bowl was a postseason college football bowl game between the Arizona State Sun Devils of the Pacific-10 Conference and the Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference. The game was the 83rd edition of the annual Rose Bowl Game, held on New Year's Day in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
Who was the first coach to win the Rose Bowl?
Ohio State head coach John Cooper became the first coach to lead a Big Ten and a Pac-10 team to Rose Bowl victories. Previously, Cooper had led the Sun Devils to their only Rose Bowl victory, defeating Michigan in the 1987 Rose Bowl by a score of 22–15.
Who tackled Lenzie Jackson in the Rose Bowl?
Ultimately, Lenzie Jackson would be tackled in bounds by OSU's Antoine Winfield after catching a pass from Plummer on the second play of the ensuing drive, and time ran out. The Buckeyes had won the Rose Bowl — their first victory in the Rose Bowl since Archie Griffin ’s sophomore season.
Who did the Buckeyes score first?
The Buckeyes scored first midway through the opening period when quarterback Stanley Jackson threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to true freshman wideout David Boston, capping a drive that saw Jackson scramble for some twenty yards on a third down. Josh Jackson ’s PAT was good, making it 7–0 in favor of the Buckeyes. No other scoring ensued in the period, and the Buckeyes led after one, 7–0.
Who was the Rose Bowl player?
Joe Germaine was named the Rose Bowl Player Of The Game. The loss remains infamous among Arizona State fans, as the loss cost them a chance at winning their only national championship.
Who won the Rose Bowl in 1974?
The previously-third-ranked Florida Gators would end up winning the national championship after defeating the then-top-ranked Florida State Seminoles 52–20 in the Sugar Bowl.
How many yards did the Sun Devils field goal in the third quarter?
Third quarter. After halftime, the Sun Devils would add a 37- yard field goal by Nycz to take a 10-7 lead on the opening drive of the second half. The Buckeyes countered only two plays later, when Joe Germaine hit Dimitrious Stanley on a post pattern.
