June 19, 2026

Michigan loss still stings, but Ohio State football embracing Rose Bowl prep against Utah

Ohio State defensive end Zach Harrison (9) says even though he has yet to decide whether he will enter the NFL draft after this season, he does plan to play in the Rose Bowl against Utah. Nearly three weeks have passed since Ohio State’s stunning loss to Michigan, and the sting hasn’t lessened much. “That pain for me is going to linger because that was my last time playing them,” senior left guard Thayer Munford said. But the Buckeyes’ season isn’t over, and they have begun preparing for their Rose Bowl matchup on New Year’s Day against Utah. On the surface, Ohio State doesn’t have much to play for. A non-College Football Playoff bowl is not what the Buckeyes had in mind. It was expected that some players headed for the NFL would opt not to play in the Rose Bowl to avoid risking injury. But none of the 15…

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