Snap Counts: Cotton Bowl, End of Season

A look at the Buckeyes' snap counts for their final game of the season and the 2017 season as a whole.

Unprecedented Consistency

No Ohio State coach has ever won more or lost less in six seasons than Urban Meyer.

Loud and Clear

As the Buckeyes continue to search for pass rushers in the Class of 2018 and beyond, Larry Johnson and the rushmen sent a clear message to recruits.

Larry Johnson and the Ohio State defensive line put on a show Friday night.

2017 Cotton Bowl

Complete coverage of the 82nd Cotton Bowl Classic pitting No. 5 Ohio State against No. 8 USC.

Praise For 2013 Class

The 2013 recruiting class will likely end up going down as one of the best in Ohio State history.

28 Dec 2017
by James Grega

47 Comments

Four Teams Fine By Them

Although both of their teams were left out of this year's College Football Playoff as conference champions, Ohio State's Urban Meyer and USC's Clay Helton believe the playoff's...

28 Dec 2017
by Dan Hope

179 Comments

10 Reasons to Hate USC

Buckeye football is back for one last hoorah. Get ready for a throwdown in the heart of Texas with 10 reasons to hate USC.

28 Dec 2017
by Jimmy Longo

70 Comments

Dubcast: Checking in at the Cotton Bowl

It's almost here! It may not be the playoffs, but a Cotton Bowl win would be a feather in J.T. Barrett's cap. This week the Dubcast gets the view from Dallas from our own Dan Hope.

28 Dec 2017
by Johnny Ginter

A Balancing Act

Ohio State was forced to balance recruiting and bowl preparation thanks to college football's first Early Signing Period.

28 Dec 2017
by Andrew Lind

16 Comments

Inside the Box: USC's Defense

USC's defense will hope its offense carries the Cotton Bowl in a shootout. The Trojan defense has been bad all year.

28 Dec 2017
by Vico

9 Comments

Meyer, Helton Preview Cotton Bowl

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer and USC coach Clay Helton held their final pregame press conference of the season on Thursday, one day before the Cotton Bowl.

28 Dec 2017
by Dan Hope

17 Comments

A Different Challenge

USC running back Ronald Jones II is perhaps the most unique back Ohio State has faced this season.

28 Dec 2017
by James Grega

26 Comments

Okudah Standing Out

Jeffrey Okudah is among the true freshman defenders who have impressed their coaches and teammates during Cotton Bowl practices.

27 Dec 2017
by Dan Hope

57 Comments

“Swing for Each Other!”

Your Cotton Bowl hype is here to see you through the next 48 hours.

27 Dec 2017
by D.J. Byrnes

32 Comments

Videos: Defending the Trojans' Attack

Ohio State linebacker Chris Worley, defensive ends Nick Bosa and Sam Hubbard and more speak with the media ahead of Friday's Cotton Bowl against USC.

27 Dec 2017
by Andrew Lind

Bucks Visit Children's Hospital

The Buckeyes took time out of their Cotton Bowl prep Wednesday to visit the Dallas Children's Hospital.

27 Dec 2017
by D.J. Byrnes

9 Comments

Tee Supported Schiano

USC offensive coordinator Tee Martin, a former Tennessee quarterback, said he thought Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano would have been a good fit for the Volunteers'...

27 Dec 2017
by Dan Hope

19 Comments

That's Impressive

If the Cotton Bowl goes as well as this matchup did for Ohio State, the Buckeyes should be in good shape.

27 Dec 2017
by D.J. Byrnes

16 Comments

Reflecting on 2015

A handful of Buckeyes still remember what it was like to walk out of AT&T Stadium as champions. While a title isn't on the line, Ohio State is looking to leave Arlington, Texas,...

27 Dec 2017
by James Grega

15 Comments

Impressed with J.T.

USC's defense, like many others before, believes it will need to play with "really good discipline" to stop J.T. Barrett and the Ohio State offense.

27 Dec 2017
by Dan Hope

41 Comments

Back Where It All Began

J.T. Barrett isn't thinking much about it being his final week as a Buckeye as he prepares to play the final game of his Ohio State career in his home state.

26 Dec 2017
by Dan Hope

24 Comments

Different Looks

Kevin Wilson doesn't believe USC's defensive stats tell the story of how good the Trojans can be.

26 Dec 2017
by James Grega

21 Comments

Videos: Preparing for USC's Defense

Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett, running back J.K. Dobbins, center Billy Price, offensive tackle Jamarco Jones and more speak with the media ahead of Friday's Cotton Bowl...

26 Dec 2017
by Andrew Lind

3 Comments

Cotton Bowl Practice Photos

Photos from Ohio State's Cotton Bowl practice, which marks the Buckeyes' final tune up open to the media before Friday's game.

26 Dec 2017
by Andrew Lind

5 Comments

2017 Cotton Bowl

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