The Grandaddy of Them All was the most-watched of them all. The Oregon Ducks’ disheartening 41-21 defeat to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl drew an average of 21.1 million viewers and reached a peak of 24.

Last week, the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes faced off against the No. 1 Oregon Ducks in Pasadena's iconic Rose Bowl Game. The game traditionally follows the

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.

Ohio State defeated Oregon 41-21 to win the 2025 Rose Bowl in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

What is Ohio State's record in the Rose Bowl? Here's a look the Buckeyes' history at the Rose Bowl heading into Wednesday's CFP game vs. Oregon:

Not even the Granddaddy of Them All can remain unchanged by the 12-team College Football Playoff. Oregon and Ohio State can't participate in much of the traditional Rose Bowl pageantry because the oldest bowl game is serving as a CFP quarterfinal this year.

It's the Oregon Ducks vs Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl and College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Here's how to watch, including time, TV channel and streaming info.

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.

Despite the setback, Oregon has a bright future. The Ducks' ability to recruit and their acquisitions through the transfer portal have paved the way for long-term success.