Though it lacked on-field drama, the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal between Oregon and Ohio State on New Year's Day drew record numbers on ESPN. Despite the game starting on ESPN2, 21.1 million viewers tuned in to watch the 41-21 Ohio State win, with a 24.3 million viewer peak, per ESPN.

The Ohio State Buckeyes put on a show against the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2025, annihilating their opponent 41-21 and taking a 34-8 lead into the half. They were led by Will Howard and Jeremiah Smith.

Ohio State dominated Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday to advance to the CFP semifinal against Texas. Here are the highlights from the win:

No. 6 Ohio State roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 41-21 victory over No. 1 Oregon in the 111th Rose Bowl.

The giant "O" on Skinner Butte at the University of Oregon, normally painted yellow, has been splattered with red paint ahead of the Ducks' matchup with

Here's an updated look at BetMGM's CFP national championship odds, which has Ohio State as the new betting favorite after its win over Oregon:

Here's a look at Oregon football's history at the Rose Bowl, including the Ducks' record, number of appearances and meetings vs. Ohio State:

The Oregon Ducks’ championship chase ended with a disheartening 41-21 defeat to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. Forty-one Ducks played in the Rose Bowl loss,