When Ohio State faces off against Utah in the 108th Rose Bowl Game on New Year’s Day, it will be a case of old versus new. The sixth-ranked Buckeyes (10-2) are a traditional Big Ten power and will heading to Pasadena for their 16th ever appearance in the Granddaddy of Them All, having gone 8-7 in their first 15 Rose Bowls. Utah, though? It was only 10 years ago that the Utes (10-3) joined the Pac-12, which along with the Big Ten has traditionally sent its conference champion to Pasadena. And by winning the Pac-12 title last week, the 11th-ranked Utes earned their first-ever trip to the Rose Bowl. Here’s a look at the two programs ahead of the New Year’s Day matchup: How they got here Ohio State: The Buckeyes in recent years have competed for College Football Playoff appearances. A Week 2 loss to Oregon, though, put Ohio State…
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