It can be said that this will be the largest game either team has faced since October, when the Ducks and Buckeyes clashed for the first time this season in Eugene, with Oregon winning 32-31 in an exciting Big Ten matchup. In previewing the upcoming Rose Bowl matchup, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard confesses that the conclusion of that game against Oregon still haunts him.
Potentially the most awaited college football matchup of the year is just days away, as the No. 1 Oregon Ducks and No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes prepare to battle in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, taking place at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. It can be said that this will be the most significant game either team has participated in since October, when the Ducks and Buckeyes faced off for the first time this season in Eugene, where Oregon triumphed 32-31 in an exciting Big Ten matchup. While discussing this Rose Bowl match, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard acknowledges that the way the game concluded against Oregon continues to haunt him.
In case you forgot, the Buckeyes were in possession of the ball and were advancing for a last-minute field goal with only seconds remaining. In a final attempt to gain yards and have enough time for a kick, Howard ran up the center but fell down as the clock ran out, concluding the game.
Some Ohio State supporters claim that Howard managed to get down in time and deserved a timeout, but nonetheless, it represented a significant mental mistake for a seasoned QB aiming to guide his team to success.
Currently, Howard is simply pleased to have the opportunity for payback. The Buckeyes are narrow favorites heading into this game, even though Oregon remains undefeated and secured their sole victory against Ohio State earlier this year. The Buckeyes are also following their largest victory of the season, a 42-17 rout against the Tennessee Volunteers in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
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