The Rose Bowl is the oldest college bowl game, but of course, with the institution of the BCS series, it has become less important. Still, it's considered the granddaddy of bowl games, and Rose Bowl Game Time is 2:00 PST. The game will be telecast on ABC.
As Rose Bowl game time approaches, Oregon has to be getting antsy. The team is making its first trip to the Rose Bowl since 1995. The Ducks are not that successful in postseason games, with an overall 18-22 postseason record. They have a 1-3 record thus far in the Rose Bowl. This year, the team is 10-2.
Meanwhile, the Ohio State Buckeyes have to be feeling a little trepidation as Rose Bowl Game Time approaches as well. The Buckeyes are 6-7 all-time in 13 previous Rose Bowl appearances, and haven't been in the Rose Bowl since 1997. They are also 10-2 this season. Ohio State's overall bowl record is 18-22 and Jim Tressel's bowl record is 4-4. This will be Jim Tressel's first Rose Bowl.
In terms of head-to-head competition between the two teams, Ohio State has the edge. The series between these two teams has been dominated by Ohio State. In fact, the Buckeyes have won all seven prior matchups between the two teams. However, these two schools have met just twice in the last 41 years (1983 and 1987), with their first meeting only in the 1958 Rose Bowl.
In terms of the matchups, if anyone's thinking of putting down a bet as the Rose Bowl Game Time approaches, Oregon has been truly an impressive team on offense this season. They have averaged over 37 PPG, which is seventh in the nation. Defensively, Oregon ranks 32nd against the run and 37th against the pass.
Their run offense might be a problem in the Rose Bowl, as Ohio State enters the game with the 19th best rushing attack in the nation. Meanwhile, the old adage of a good defense always beats a good offense will be tested. The Buckeyes have the fifth best run defense in country, the 17th best pass defense and are ranked fifth overall in defense. They also rank fifth in scoring defense.
Can Oregon's juggernaut offense beat OSU's defense? Can Oregon overcome their 0-7 record against OSU? Rose Bowl game time is 2:00 PM PST, with pre-game on ABC at 1:30 PM PST.
Written by Michael Santo
HULIQ.com
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