One postseason possibility for Ohio State if it misses out on the College Football Playoff remains the Rose Bowl. But it’s hardly a lock, especially as the Buckeyes made the trip to the “Granddaddy of them All” last January. The potential path to Pasadena is similar to the one laid out 12 months ago. If Michigan wins the Big Ten and reaches the playoff, it leaves the Rose Bowl in a position to nab the highest remaining ranked team from the conference and pit it against a representative from the Pac-12. Last season, it took the Buckeyes, who went on to win in a historic thriller over Utah. A clause in the selection criteria for the oldest operating bowl, however, gives it discretion in replacing the Big Ten champion. Sat., Jan. 1, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Fans celebrate as Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba leaves the field following…
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