BREAKING: Ohio State Makes Historic Announcement Ahead of Rose Bowl Game Against Oregon
One of the most anticipated matchups of the college football season is set to unfold on Wednesday at the iconic Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena, California, between the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 1 Oregon Ducks.
The two teams first met in Week 7, a thrilling contest that saw over six lead changes and ended with Oregon narrowly escaping with a 32-31 victory—a win that ranks among the biggest in the program’s history.
Now, the stakes are even higher, with a trip to the College Football Playoff semifinals on the line. Both teams seem ready for the challenge.
Ahead of the rematch, some historic news emerged from Columbus, Ohio, as the Buckeyes announced a record-breaking attendance at Ohio Stadium for the 2024 season. Over the course of their nine-game home slate, including the December 21 playoff matchup against Tennessee, a staggering 936,550 fans packed “The Shoe.”
This achievement is a testament to the unwavering support of Ohio State fans and the enduring culture the program has built over decades. Now, the question is how many of those fans will make the cross-country trip to California for this pivotal showdown in Pasadena.
This will be the third time these two programs have met in the Rose Bowl, with the previous two matchups occurring in 1958 and 2010—both of which saw Ohio State emerge victorious.
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard is eager for another crack at Oregon.
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The showdown on Wednesday is set to kick off at 5 p.m. EST and will follow the Texas-Arizona State game, which will determine the winner of the Rose Bowl’s next opponent in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
