Photo Gallery: Stop and smell the roses from Ohio State’s 41-21 victory over Oregon

Sandra Fu, Carly Jo Damon
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:56:53 +0000
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A Northrop B-2 Spirit, also known as a Stealth Bomber, flies over the Rose Bowl Stadium before the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

The Ohio State marching band performs before the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

The No. 8 Buckeyes run onto the stadium led by the Ohio State cheer team prior to their matchup against No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinals in Pasadena, CA. The Buckeyes emerged the game victorious with a final score of 41-21. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Ohio State captains lock arms in anticipation of the coin toss ahead of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinals game Jan. 1 in Pasadena, California. The Buckeyes won 41-21 against Oregon. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Ohio State junior cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) takes a moment before the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

A coach leads the Ohio State football team through a pregame ritual before the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs the ball down the field during the No. 8 Buckeyes College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Wednesday. The Buckeyes dominated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) is lifted in celebration by junior lineman Carson Hinzman after a 45-yard touchdown to make the score 7-0 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena, California. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Senior tight end Patrick Gurd (49) prepares for a punt during the No. 8 Buckeyes game against No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Wednesday. The Buckeyes won 41-21. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

The No. 8 Buckeyes dominated the No. 1 Oregon Ducks 41-21 at Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, CA on Wednesday. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Graduate quarterback Will Howard (18) prepares for a snap during the No. 8 Buckeyes game against no. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl Wednesday in Pasadena, CA. The Buckeyes came out victorious with a 41-21 win over the Ducks. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

The No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes huddle during a timeout while playing No. 1 Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday in Pasadena, CA. The Buckeyes walked away victorious with a 41-21 win over the Ducks. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

The No. 1 Oregon Ducks huddle during their matchup against the No. 8 Buckeyes at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Wednesday. The undefeated Ducks fell 21-41 to the Buckeyes. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Ohio State senior cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) lunges for Oregon senior tight end Terrance Ferguson (3) in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates after a reception in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State junior cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) defends a pass to Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) during the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

The No. 8 Buckeyes line up against No. 1 Oregon during the Rose Bowl quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoffs in Pasadena, CA on Wednesday, The Buckeyes won 41-21. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Oregon senior wide receiver Treason Holden runs the ball in an attempt to gain a first down in the No. 1 Ducks game against No. 8 Ohio State at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. The Buckeyes won 41-21. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Oregon senior wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) trips over Ohio State sophomore safety Caleb Downs (2) in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs the ball down the field during the No. 8 Buckeyes College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Wednesday. The Buckeyes dominated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Senior linebacker and Block "O" recipient Cody Simon walks across the field during the No. 8 Buckeyes College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Wednesday. The Buckeyes dominated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) runs parallel to Oregon senior defensive back Jabbar Muhammad (7) during the No. 8 Buckeyes game against No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA Wednesday. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Ohio State senior defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates after a defensive stop in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) scores a touchdown to make it 24-0 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State senior running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) scores a touchdown to make it 31-0 Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith scores a touchdown to make it 24-0 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Oregon senior quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) peeks outside of the huddle during the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State fans sing "Hang On Sloopy" in the third quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Jan. 1 in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Oregon fans sing along to "Shout!" in the third quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State junior cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) celebrates after his sack in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Oregon senior wide receiver Treason Holden runs the ball in an attempt to gain a first down in the No. 1 Ducks game against No. 8 Ohio State at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. The Buckeyes won 41-21. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Ohio State senior running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) hurdles over Oregon senior defensive back Kobe Savage (5) in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Graduate quarterback Will Howard (18) passes the ball off to junior running back Quinshon Judkins (1) during the No. 8 Buckeyes College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. The Buckeyes claimed a 41-21 victory over the Ducks. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Junior running back Quinshon Judkins (1) carries the ball during the No. 8 Buckeyes College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. The Buckeyes claimed a 41-21 victory over the Ducks. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Ohio State junior running back Quinshon Judkins (1) carries the ball through a tackle in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State senior linebacker Cody Simon (0) sacks Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State senior linebacker Cody Simon (0) celebrates his sack on Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

The San Gabriel Mountains glow under the setting sun in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal Wednesday in Pasadena. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Freshman safety Jaylen McClain (18) stands with a rose in his mouth following the No. 8 Buckeyes 41-21 victory over No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Ohio State freshman quarterback Julian Sayin (10) after the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Jan 1. in Pasadena. Sayin was named the starting quarterback Monday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Senior defensive tackle Tywone Malone Jr. (95) and senior defensive tackle Tyler Williams (91) exchange a hand shake following the No. 8 Buckeyes 41-21 victory over No. 1 Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day looks for someone in the crowd after greeting his family after the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day lifts the Leishman Trophy after the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State senior defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) kisses the Leishman Trophy after the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) receives the Rose Bowl Offensive MVP award after scoring twice and tallying 187 yards for seven receptions during the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State junior running back Quinshon Judkins (1) poses in celebration after the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State graduate quarterback Will Howard (18) tosses roses to his teammates after the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

The No. 8 Buckeyes celebrate their victory over No. Oregon in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals after winning the Rose Bowl 41-21 Wednesday. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Ohio State junior cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) poses in celebration with his mother after the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Ohio State senior linebacker Cody Simon (0) receives the Rose Bowl Defensive MVP award after tallying 11 tackles, two sacks and three tackles for loss during the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Oregon Wednesday in Pasadena. The Buckeyes defeated the Ducks 41-21. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

Roses hang in the hand of a Buckeye following No. 8 Ohio States win over No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. The Buckeyes won 41-21. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor

Wednesday, No. 8 Ohio State handed the previously undefeated No. 1 Oregon Ducks their first loss in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff. The Rose Bowl game — held in Pasadena, California — ended in a commanding 41-21 for the Buckeyes.

Ohio State came out of the gate fast, as freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith found his way into the end zone for a 45-yard touchdown just one minute into the contest. Defensively, the Buckeyes stopped the Ducks from scoring until the end of the second quarter.

Smith went on to break Ohio State’s preexisting record for most receiving yards in a game by a true freshman (172), recording 187 yards in total.

Next up, Ohio State will travel to Dallas, Texas, to play No. 3 Texas in the Jan. 10 Cotton Bowl Classic. The winning team will advance to the national championship Jan. 20.