The Ohio State Buckeyes are on their way to the College Football Playoff semifinals after a 41-21 dismantling of the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday night.
Ohio State will match up against Texas in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 10 in Arlington, Texas.
Here are four takeaways from the Buckeyes win on Tuesday night.
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Ohio State is the national championship favorite
In its first two playoff games, the Buckeyes are playing like the best team in the country in all three phases.
The connection between quarterback Will Howard and true freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has looked unstoppable in the Buckeyes’ two games in the CFP.
Smith and Howard have connected 13 times for 290 yards and four touchdowns. As previously stated, Smith is a true freshman and won’t be drafted to the NFL until 2027 at the earliest.
Smith is already earning the respect of legends in the NFL, such as Hall of Fame receiver Cris Carter.
