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Cotton Bowl 2017: Ohio State vs. USC

Everything you need to know about the Buckeyes’ rematch against the Trojans in the New Years Six bowl game.

Contributors: Land-Grant Holy Land Staff

After winning the 2017 Big Ten Championship over the Wisconsin Badgers in early-December, the Ohio State Buckeyes were omitted from the College Football Playoffs, but they landed a spot in the Cotton Bowl, and will go against the USC Trojans on Dec. 29 at 8:30 p.m. ET.

The Buckeyes and Trojans have a long history — especially during bowl season —, with the overall series favoring USC 13-9-1. The last time the Buckeyes bested the Trojans was in 1974 under legendary head coach Woody Hayes — who coached five of the nine wins against the West Coast team.

Most recently, these teams met back in 2008 and 2009 with both games ending in Buckeye losses. Let’s hope the Urban Meyer era can usher in a new win streak against the Trojans.

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Dec 3, 2017, 12:36pm EST

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December 30, 2017
Ohio State’s QB room could stay stacked with Joe Burrow ‘leaning toward staying’

By Alexis Chassen@Lovelybuckeye

Plus, Urban Meyer and Kerry Coombs react to Denzel Ward’s decision to sit and declare early.
December 30, 2017
Sacks, turnovers, and an inefficient run game made for a strangely low-scoring Cotton Bowl

By Chad Peltier@CGPeltier

It didn’t go as expected, but Ohio State nevertheless got a 17-point win over a top-10 team
December 30, 2017
Ohio State’s defense shines in Cotton Bowl victory against USC

By Max Littman

Sam Hubbard, Nick Bosa, Tyquan Lewis, and more decimated the Trojan offense.
December 30, 2017
4 things we learned from Ohio State’s Cotton Bowl dismantling of USC

By Geoff Hammersley@GeoffHammersley

In his swan song, Barrett guides the Buckeyes to one more bowl win.
December 30, 2017
Ohio State uses huge first half to get past USC in Cotton Bowl, 24-7

By Geoff Hammersley@GeoffHammersley

The Buckeyes scored 24 points, as USC committed three turnovers in the first 30 minutes of play.
December 29, 2017
J.T. Barrett passes Drew Brees for Big Ten total offense record

By Alexis Chassen@Lovelybuckeye

With over 175 offensive yards in the Cotton Bowl, the Ohio State quarterback now holds another record.
December 29, 2017
Ohio State defensive back Denzel Ward decided to sit out the Cotton Bowl on gameday

By Matt Tamanini@BWWMatt

The All-American practiced with the team while he "wrestled with the decision."
December 29, 2017
Can the Urban Meyer era usher in new hope for Ohio State against USC?

By Alexis Chassen@Lovelybuckeye

The last half-century doesn’t favor the Buckeyes over the Trojans, but things could be different under Meyer.
December 29, 2017
USC’s Ronald Jones might be the most underrated running back in the nation

By Christopher Jason@cjason112

With defenses keying on Sam Darnold, Ronald Jones makes them pay on the ground.
December 29, 2017
Ohio State vs. USC 2017: Game preview, prediction, and 6 things to know

By Brett Ludwiczak@BLeez17

Ohio State and USC meet for the first time since 2009 tonight in Dallas at AT&T Stadium in the Cotton Bowl.
December 28, 2017
Ohio State is a better team than USC, but the more motivated team will likely win

By Chad Peltier@CGPeltier

You can’t take motivation for granted in non-playoff bowl games
December 28, 2017
Ohio State and USC square off in the Cotton Bowl, plus picks for 8 other College Football bowl games

By Brett Ludwiczak@BLeez17

The Buckeyes and Trojans meet for the first time since 2009 on Friday night in Dallas.
December 28, 2017
Ohio State's J.K. Dobbins is the perfect player to exploit USC's defense

By Chuck McKeever@McKChuck

The Trojans have struggled to stop explosive run plays all year. That's great news for the Buckeyes.
December 27, 2017
For Ohio State, bowling on Christmas can be difficult

By Matt Tamanini@BWWMatt

Also, OSU basketball has a very thin margin of error.
December 27, 2017
Nick Bosa is Ohio State’s key to shutting down Sam Darnold in the Cotton Bowl

By Ian Hartitz

Sam Darnold can’t throw very well from his back.
December 26, 2017
Podcast: Cotton Bowl preview

By Colton Denning@Dubsco

Our pals at Conquest Chronicles give us the lowdown on the Trojans.
December 17, 2017
Looking Back: Urban Meyer’s first dance in the Cotton Bowl

By Jim Baird@J_Baird

The year is 1987, and for the first time in Cotton Bowl history, a Big Ten team took the field. It also marked the culmination of the first season in the collegiate coaching ranks for a young graduate assistant named Urban Meyer.
December 11, 2017
War of the Roses: Looking back at Ohio State and USC’s 3-year battle

By Jim Baird@J_Baird

For an unprecedented three consecutive Rose Bowls, USC and Ohio State tussled with national championship implications on the line.
December 7, 2017
Cotton Bowl 2017: USC offensive scouting report

By Christopher Jason@cjason112

The Trojans’ offense is loaded.
December 4, 2017
Recruits react to Ohio State-USC Cotton Bowl announcement

By Geoff Hammersley@GeoffHammersley

There’s gonna be a lot of eyes on this game.
December 3, 2017
Ohio State opens Cotton Bowl ticket requests

By Matt Tamanini@BWWMatt

Get all of the info that you need to go bowling with the Buckeyes.
December 3, 2017
Ohio State will play USC in the 2017 Cotton Bowl

By Alexis Chassen@Lovelybuckeye

It’s not a CFP semifinal bowl, but the Buckeyes will still play in a New Year’s Six bowl.
December 3, 2017
Ohio State doesn’t make the College Football Playoff

By Matt Tamanini@BWWMatt

However, the Buckeyes will play in a New Year’s Six Bowl.

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