Whoever wins the Cotton Bowl on Friday night will be the favorite to win the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Jan. 20. Here's what you need to know ahead of the big showdown between Ohio State and Texas.

The Oregon Ducks lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes 41-21 in the Rose Bowl. Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard and the Ohio State offense jumped out to an early lead, and the Ducks were unable to muster a comeback.

Ohio State stormed out to a 34-point lead and led undefeated Oregon 34-8 at halftime of a Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl.

The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes are facing off in the College Football Quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl with National Championship hopes on the line. On

What is Ohio State's record in the Rose Bowl? Here's a look the Buckeyes' history at the Rose Bowl heading into Wednesday's CFP game vs. Oregon:

The Ohio State Buckeyes put on a show against the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2025, annihilating their opponent 41-21 and taking a 34-8 lead into the half. They were led by Will Howard and Jeremiah Smith.

Despite the setback, Oregon has a bright future. The Ducks' ability to recruit and their acquisitions through the transfer portal have paved the way for long-term success.