Oregon did score 32 points on the Buckeyes, but they were a difficult 32 points. Ohio State made the Ducks earn every point and every yard. Linebacker Cody Simons led the Buckeyes with 10 tackles and a pass breakup.

But it’s how the game ended that haunts Ohio State quarterback Will Howard. The Buckeyes were driving to get into field goal position and with six seconds left, Howard went back to pass, couldn’t find an open receiver and instead of throwing the ball away or running out of bounds to stop the clock, he scrambled up the middle of the field.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback is earning significant praise heading into his team's matchup with the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl.