© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation The Buckeyes have traveled to Pasadena twice in the last four seasons and bowl officials would like to avoid a repeat matchup. While Ohio State will watch conference championship weekend from home following its 45-23 loss to Michigan, the Buckeyes could still sneak into the College Football Playoff if No. 3 TCU and/or No. 4 USC fall in the Big XII or Pac-12 title games. If both teams win, though, Ohio State will head to a non-playoff New Year’s Six bowl for the fifth time in eight seasons. And while Pasadena would be the most likely destination in the past, The Athletic reported this week the Rose Bowl would “strongly consider” taking Penn State instead. The Buckeyes have played in “The Granddaddy of Them All” twice in the last four seasons, and a third appearance would likely pair them with either Washington or…
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