PASADENA, Calif. — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day may have preached “leaving no doubt” since the beginning of the season, but the Buckeyes left plenty of doubt in their two regular-season losses to Oregon and Michigan.
Absolutely no doubt, however, was left by Ohio State Wednesday at the Rose Bowl, as the Buckeyes annihilated the previously undefeated Oregon Ducks 41-21 to advance into the College Football Championship semifinal.
“You’re a sum of your experiences,” Day said. “This team has had great wins this season; [we’ve] had some tough losses, and we’ve learned from those. You’ve gotta grow, you’ve gotta build, you’ve gotta make sure you’re focusing on your strengths and making sure you understand what your weaknesses are.”
📸 Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) receives the Rose Bowl Offensive MVP award after scoring twice and tallying 187 yards for seven receptions during the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Bucke...