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Ohio State Buckeyes acting head coach Ryan Day watches Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) throw during a drill at practice at Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus, Ohio on August 7, 2018. [Kyle Robertson/Dispatch] 1013210418 Ohcol Ryan Day

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Fielding’s Redemption

Jayden Fielding bounced back from a rough game against Michigan to make his final four field goals of the season, including the kick that clinched a national championship.

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Snap Counts: Rose Bowl

Will Kacmarek, Cody Simon, Jordan Hancock and Lathan Ransom played their highest snap counts of the season as Ohio State rolled to a 41-21 victory over Oregon in the Rose Bowl.

03 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope and Matt Gutridge

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Motivated to Play Another Week Together

Ryan Day said Ohio State's players are motivated by the opportunity to play another week together and staffers in the WHAC still have "great relationships" with Quinn Ewers.

03 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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Charting Howard's Magnificent Rose Bowl

Will Howard completed all four of his deep throws for a season-high 146 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio State's dominant win over Oregon on Wednesday in the Rose Bowl.

03 Jan 2025
by Josh Poloha

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Notebook: Fielding Bounces Back

Jayden Fielding bounces back from his recent struggles, Cody Simon has what might be his best game yet and Ohio State dominates on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

02 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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Freshman Tracker: Rose Bowl

Six freshmen saw action in Ohio State's obliteration of Oregon as Jeremiah Smith became the first freshman in Big Ten history with 14 receiving touchdowns.

02 Jan 2025
by Matt Gutridge

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Social Reax, Pt. 2: Hell Goes West

Ohio State's performance against Oregon was one of the most electrifying in college football all season, so let's continue the party!

02 Jan 2025
by Johnny Ginter

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Three Stars of the Game: Oregon

Jeremiah Smith, Cody Simon and Jack Sawyer earn top honors for their performances in Ohio State's Rose Bowl win over Oregon.

02 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Five Things: Oregon

Ohio State raced out to a 34-0 first half lead and never looked back in a 41-21 win over Oregon, earning a Cotton Bowl date with Texas in a CFP semifinal scheduled for January 10.

02 Jan 2025
by Chris Lauderback

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The Day JJ Took Over

Jeremiah Smith donned his superhero cape in a record-setting Rose Bowl performance, and not even double-coverage could stop him.

02 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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Social Reax: Both Feet on the Gas Pedal

Nobody, and I mean nobody, could've anticipated what Ohio State did to Oregon yesterday. But it sure was fun as hell to watch.

02 Jan 2025
by Johnny Ginter

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The Team to Beat

Ohio State reasserted itself as the team to beat in the national championship race with its dominant performance against Oregon in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

02 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope

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“That's a Great Team”

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning had nothing but praise for Ohio State following the Buckeyes' 41-21 win over the undefeated Ducks in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

01 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Three Key Stats

Jeremiah Smith goest off, the Silver Bullets somehow continue to get better and better, and the bonkers number from a near-flawless first half from Ohio State in the Rose Bowl...

02 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Photos from Ohio State’s Rose Bowl Win

Ohio State dominated Oregon in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals on Wednesday and we have more than 100 photos of the action.

02 Jan 2025
by Garrick Hodge

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OSU a 6-Point Favorite Over Texas

Ohio State is a six-point favorite over Texas ahead of next week's College Football Playoff semifinal matchup in Arlington, Texas.

02 Jan 2025
by Josh Poloha

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Watch Ohio State's Postgame Celebrations

Ryan Day got a rose petal bath and Jack Sawyer filled his socks with confetti after the Buckeyes beat Oregon, and we got video of plenty of celebrations plus a triumphant Carmen...

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders and Dan Hope

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After Carmen: OSU Shows It’s Team to Beat

Ohio State establishes itself as the national championship favorite entering the semifinal round of the College Football Playoff with its dominant performance against Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders and Dan Hope

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“We’re Far From Done”

Ryan Day says Ohio State "can play with anybody in the country" when it executes and that the Buckeyes are "far from done" in the College Football Playoff.

01 Jan 2025
by Chase Brown

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Smith, Simon Named Players of the Game

Jeremiah Smith earned offensive honors will linebacker Cody Simon was named Defensive Player of the Game following Ohio State's 41-21 Rose Bowl win over Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Buckeyes to Play Longhorns in Cotton Bowl

Ohio State will face No. 5 seed Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10 (7:30 p.m., ESPN).

01 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope

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