The Rose Bowl signifies a bit of a disappointing season for this version of the Ohio State Buckeyes, but it is still an accomplishment to reach the “Grandaddy of them all,” though the luster may have been lost a little with the advent of the College Football Playoff. Despite the opt-outs and the fact Ohio State failed to make the Big Ten Championship, it is still important for the momentum of this program to beat the Utah Utes.
The Buckeyes may be entering this contest with what appears to be a less than ideal mindset but Utah is going to be wanting this win bad as evidenced by their team photos and amazing uniforms for the occasion. Before diving into the 2022 version of the game let’s take a look at the last five times Ohio State played in this historic bowl and the results.