Ohio State, left out of the four-team College Football Playoff, instead will present USC with a formidable foe in the Cotton Bowl. The Trojans, also playoff outcasts, have not faced an offense as prolific this season. Over 13 games, the Buckeyes averaged 42.5 points per game, fifth in the nation, and 524 yards per game, sixth in the nation. J.T. Barrett remains the starter at quarterback and led Ohio State’s push toward a playoff bid for much of the fall, including its win over Wisconsin on Saturday in the Big Ten Conference championship game. Against the previously unbeaten Badgers, Barrett delivered a clutch performance. Only six days recovered from surgery on his right knee, the senior signal caller threw two touchdowns and ran for another in the 27-21 win. He is surrounded by a bevy of skilled playmakers, including J.K. Dobbins, a freshman running back and former top-50 recruit, plus…
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