The Rose Bowl will be a battle between the Big Ten establishment (Ohio State) and a new-era bully (Oregon), with conference supremacy and a path toward a national championship at stake.

The Ohio State defense has been playing lights out since the match-up with the Ducks, giving up less than 12 points per game and the secondary hasn’t allowed a passing touchdown since that day in Autzen Stadium. On the other side, the Bucks are a patchwork on the offensive line. The unit has performed well at times. Other times, not so much.

Bryce Boettcher couldn’t have imagined he would one day take the field for the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl. The stadium felt enormous to the seven-year-old from Eugene when he and his family visited in 2010,

Ohio State's defense took a lot of heat for its lapses in an October loss at Oregon. What's different for the Buckeyes in the Playoff?

Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles recently discussed how the Ohio State Buckeyes have prepared for the team's upcoming rematch against the Oregon Ducks.

After beating the Ohio State Buckeyes back in October, the Oregon Ducks take the knowledge of victory into this Rose Bowl matchup.

One of the biggest games of the year is coming in the second round of the College Football Playoffs, with the No. 1 Oregon Ducks and No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes meeting up in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.

Ohio State Buckeyes' defensive coordinator Jim Knowles will have a lot on his plate against the Oregon Ducks, especially with this dynamic duo.