Rose Bowl: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Utah Utes | Full Game Highlights

The Ohio State Buckeyes came back from a 14-point deficit to defeat the Utah Utes, 48-45, in the 108th Rose Bowl Game. C.J. Stroud threw for 573 YDS and 6 TDs for the Buckeyes while Jaxon Smith-Njigba set multiple Rose Bowl receiving records with 15 REC for 347 YDS & 3 TDs in the victory.
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[@djdaxfactor]

So Basically when Wilson and Olave opted out, Njigba started rubbin his hands like Birdman. Gotcha 👌🏾

[@deshygrady5267]

lol on God tho 🤣

[@ZayScammin]

😂😂😂

[@zackw9733]

Underrated comment

[@movelikeslugg]

He went BRAZY tho omm!!

[@Lulcamo]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@espncfb]

Rose Bowl records set or tied today: Pass YDS: C.J. Stroud - 573 Pass TD: C.J. Stroud - 6 *Most Rec YDS: Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 347 (All-Time Bowl Record)* Most Rec: Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 15 Most Rec TD: Marvin Harrison Jr. & Smith-Njigba - 3 (tied with others) Most points in 1st half: Utah - 35 (tied) Most Combined Pts in 1st Half - 56 (tied) Most YDS (team) : 682 for Ohio State

[@TheBrandenRoush]

Most Rec YDS: Jackson Smith-Njigba - 347 THAT WAS AN ALL TIME BOWL RECORD!!

[@Cosmicwiz66]

Ill go out on a limb and say that bowl game receiving yards record wont be broken any time soon

[@James-tp4nc]

Ohio State didn’t even have their best players, they should have been in the playoff bracket, this was too easy.

[@labounti]

Better to have Rose Bowl records than the Candlewax bowl presented by Atari

[@danlewis7092]

😃😃

[@silkmd]

By far this was the best college bowl game this year!!!! congrats to both teams

[@Jeffcatbuckeye]

I don’t know. Purdue/Tennessee was pretty good

[@uglyfrog7263]

IF defense doesn't matter it was an ok game

[@alextafoya3053]

WHAATTTTTT??? Obviously you did not see 2018 OSU vs Perdue that is what a GREAT game looks like. I not a Hater BUT i do Love great games

[@ashtonallen5608]

@@alextafoya3053 this year…?

[@MD-qz1wx]

@@uglyfrog7263 "IF defense doesn't matter it was an ok game" -- Bowl games are exhibition games only. Like the NBA Allstar Game or the Pro Bowl, defense rarely matters.

[@jayt4533]

Fantastic game, hats off to both teams. Great addition to the legacy of the Rose Bowl.

[@alextafoya3053]

Only one team wanted to win, The other one made sure NOT to win.

[@thelatino-wq4zy]

@@alextafoya3053 one team got mad and another got the wrath

[@membroedits]

Another great Rose Bowl 💯

[@killakangz5317]

game wuz fantastic!!!

[@johndef5075]

Ohio State fan since 1963. Best game Ive ever seen. Stroud best QB performance in pro or college Ive seen. Accuracy off the charts.

[@Luis-el7rp]

This felt like an nfl game. Smith-Njgba already at that level.

[@Yyyyyy5]

Yeah, nice fumble

[@Lukeanater]

@@Yyyyyy5 that’s legit like me saying “oh Alabama may have won the natty, but remember when they didn’t get that 3rd down conv. vs Texas A&M?” Stupid, isn’t it?

[@matthewboylez34]

This felt like a BIG 12 game. No defense. Buckeyes are supposed to be DBU, Defensive Back University. I can't want for them to kick coombs to the curb.

[@thatoneguynoonelikes1066]

@@matthewboylez34 this wasnt Coombs, he was demoted. We hired Knowles as our new DC from Oklahoma State.

[@hundredsiren559_7]

@@thatoneguynoonelikes1066 Knowles did not coach this game. I believe Ryan Day said he starts as our new DC tomorrow.

[@crosseramirez2646]

As a Buckeye fan, nothing but respect for the Utes. Crazy good team and gave s a great game.

[@ksjsjsh3138]

Glad to see an ohio state fan not making fun of our dead utes after the game.

[@JIKwood]

We're glad we got to play a worthy opponent instead of some corn farming birds.

[@stevenreid2571]

This was legit, an instant classic. Two heavyweights of their respective conference slugging it out. What a game.

[@stephenb2276]

Yes. Way better than mich

[@stevekimmel3841]

Bucks fan,i defense was bad!

[@GeauxTigers7189]

Game of the year for sure, even one of the best games of all time that we have just witnessed…

[@jacobmoore8053]

yesssssss

[@coolest_collin7903]

Exciting from start to finish! Awesome game!

[@Yyyyyy5]

Ur high.

[@bethanykardy25]

I would say the Tennessee Purdue game was better

[@baileybaker2488]

I dont know about one of the best of all time but it was a good game

[@thomasconway631]

Straud's passes and timing were spot on. Big boy throws to big boy receivers!

[@nedstewart1]

to big boy receivers against 2 back up safeties.

[@nedstewart1]

against back up safeties.

[@willward6883]

@@nedstewart1 against 2nd string recievers except smith njigba

[@ryo4060]

@@willward6883 Yeah, but OSU’s 2nd string receiver corp could easily be starters. Not to mention we had a running back playing corner. Not saying it would’ve been a different outcome, but it would’ve been nice to see Utah without that secondary problem.

[@tyjackson6466]

As a Ohio State fan much respect to Utah this is the game of the year. Utah I wish you guys have a great year and praying for everyone who was injured.

[@matthewboylez34]

I pray for our Safety with a broken leg. The Utes laughed on the sidelines. I hope they cash out their timeouts at Dave & Busters for their consolation prize.

[@jsidncisnsidnxidj]

bruh the year just started it ain’t game of the year chill

[@chrisknox2979]

@@jsidncisnsidnxidj game of the 2021 season/year, you ignoramus.

[@vibefrequencyable]

I agree...ignore the haters.

[@juanrivera1624]

Utah might want to evaluate their passing defense after today's game.

[@thetruth7046]

Die-hard Buckeye fan sending nothing but respect to Utah. Great, great game, possibly the best Rose Bowl game ever played. Congratulations to thee Ohio State Buckeyes.

[@dannyphantom47]

It’s definitely up there. That was a great game.

[@alextafoya3053]

UTAH deserves 0 respect. They gave away the game a Good team does not lead by 2 TD's and end up losing a game. They have NO pride.

[@wilcoxr0205]

Utah fan here, I was at the game and buckeye fans were really good sports. Fun atmosphere to be in. Great game

[@GrumpyCat7245]

It was a great game, wish I could of been there, was on the edge of my seat the whole game. Born and raised a bucks fan, but Utah played really well and it made it a great rose bowl to watch

[@lifeapplication792]

There we again Ohio state fans acting like they won the natty lol yall need any type of encouragement. Roll tide! Cmon guys it's yall beat, what a joke

[@dchall8052]

Die hard Buckeye fan but lived in Utah for a couple years and can say their fan base are great people. Awesome to see their program winning conference championships and putting up amazing performances like this one! What a game!!!

[@andrewmueller9986]

Ridiculous football game. Wildly entertaining.

[@tazraman4787]

Im a Oregon fan and I can admit this is the best game I have ever seen I thought Utah was gonna blow them out after that td return what a great game

[@JIKwood]

Just upset it was us there and not you?

[@Workd05]

@@JIKwood he meant can* you moron he’s literally praising them.

[@JIKwood]

@@Workd05 I know what he meant. Just teasing a bit.

[@JerleneLewis]

So did I 😭

[@currahee]

@@JIKwood well i hope you know us oregon fans have nothing but respect for the utes. Nothing but love for the program and most oregon fans share that feeling

[@dc7236]

Man! Kick return for td . Big forced fumble. Interceptions, QB scramble for 60 yard td, toe tapping td catches SHEESH! Utah had soooo many big plays. Yet fell short. What a game

[@Hawk_City]

Pound for pound ohio state was the better team even without their starters

[@geoffreyeble32]

Says the fan whose team won by 3 points.

[@dc7236]

@@geoffreyeble32 Not a fan of either team. I didn't have a horse in the race

[@geoffreyeble32]

@dc7236 : If you're not a fan of either team, how would you explain that this was by far the best bowl game this season? I agree it was weird seeing one player on 'the' team so thoroughly dominate the left side and midfield of the Utes' secondary. The Utes' coaching staff should have had an answer for that. N'jigba ran that exact same right to left crossing route about 10 yards downfield at least 5 times! And not exceptionally well, it was just weakly defended. Embarrassing. Still both teams played very well and made some great plays!

[@dc7236]

@@geoffreyeble32 I didn't expect such a thriller... Not the matchup I wanted, but it was the matchup I NEEDED🤯

[@WetPouch16]

Proud of the Utes, and mad respect for the buckeyes. I was so hopeful for the Utes to pull it out in the end but OSU was amazing. Stroud picked the secondary apart and their receivers are all studs. Great game couldn’t have asked for anything better! Go UTES!!!

[@KyleHurd]

The mutual respect between Utah and OSU is amazing! I’ll rope for Utah every year now lol

[@blockthis08]

I thought Utes had OSU's number. Utah is a great team. Rising and the return guy Covney (?) seemed to always give defense fits.

[@stonerthoosie]

Too bad Wilson and Olave weren’t playing 🤪

[@NorthOfWindsor]

Your defense sucks. DJ Turner is way better than any CB on your defense. You made the OSU fans annoying again cause apparently our 42-27 drubbing wasn’t enough to shut them up

[@eurostep9576]

they were so injured it was basically a tertiary

[@sports3117]

The Ohio State Defense was getting beat at the line of scrimmage earlier, but they played much better in the 2nd half. This was the best Rose Bowl game I’ve ever seen in recent memory

[@cullen2724]

Georgia Oklahoma imo was better but this was by far one of the best

[@jacobmoore8053]

gooooo ddddddddddddd

[@yarddawg6151]

@@cullen2724 FACTS! and it meant more…

[@garryrobinson5695]

@@yarddawg6151 well I mean it was a playoff game that year… so yeah it did mean more

[@gm8402]

USC vs penn state in 2016, I believe. Might be better game imo

This was one REALLY close game.

[@newgenerationbullies]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@osusilverbullets4423]

Ruggles didnt need to do em like that!! That wave...what a savage. Respect to the Utes. True warriors. Go Bucks

[@skyhawkn5262y]

Ute fan here. Losses are always painful - so much so, that I usually never watch replays/highlights of games where Utah loses. It took me over 6 months to watch highlights of this game. But, I'm glad I did, because that was just an incredible football game! Congrats to Ohio State on the victory. What an incredible performance by Stroud and Smith-Njigba.

[@bryanfuchs1512]

Oh man, what a game. Hats off to Ohio State, much respect. Both teams played with tons of heart. One of the best games I’ve ever seen, period. Congrats, Buckeyes! Go Utes! So proud 🥲

[@alextafoya3053]

WHAATT??? Obviously you did not see 2018 OSU vs Perdue that is what a GREAT game looks like. if the Utes had any pride they would have won the game.

[@generalchrome]

Agreed, Bryan.

[@quadpit]

@@alextafoya3053 Why be so insulting? Bryan is an example of a respectful fan and as a lifelong Ohio State fan I agree this was an awesome game.

[@Nyet103]

Both teams left it all on the field.

[@blockthis08]

@@alextafoya3053 2021 OSU vs PURDUE was a better game.

[@thebuckeyedolphin]

That was such a great game, as a Buckeyes fan I thought we were going to get blown out. The Rose Bowl never disappoints. They could put Kansas and Vandy in the Rose Bowl and they'd have a classic. Njigba is up there with the likes of Vince Young as a Rose Bowl legend.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Babies And Roses

[@kev614]

Rose Bowl is special

[@cmartu2]

Great game and great individual performances. I’m a Buckeye but a huge shoutout to a very good Utah team. Go Bucks 🌹

[@minecrafter459]

Heck of a game. Buckeye fan here and hadn't watched Utah once this year. Very good team. Good end to the season Buckeyes. 🌹🌹🌹

[@alextafoya3053]

Obviously you did not see 2018 OSU vs Perdue that is what a GREAT game looks like. When a Team Refuses to be defeated TODAY Utes did not care about the game or their Place in Rose Bowl history

[@matthewc164]

I watched the Utes pound Oregon and I was a tad worried. Kyle Wittingham is a class act coach. Fantastic program. Why is he leaving again? Retiring?

[@JohnJohnson-dj2dv]

The Buckeyes nearly gagged on another one. I'm sick of the way they play in January!

[@ques9193]

Njgba dominated this game I can’t wait to see him next year

[@FSUOSU25]

Yea he was outstanding. He had a hiccup and fumbled a sure touchdown. Other than that he was great!

[@jacobmoore8053]

i agree man

[@reesevanscoten4719]

@@FSUOSU25 wasn’t much of a hiccup it was just a great defensive play defender punched it out

[@crosseramirez2646]

@@reesevanscoten4719 well, I think he did kinda let off the pedal just enough for him to catch-up. But no reason in trying to find flaws in his performance. Probably the best receiving performance of the season and maybe one of the best of all time

[@jkprodz1852]

@@crosseramirez2646 he did not think anyone was going to catch up to him

[@bryansnyder9218]

Love Buckeyes what an offensive performance, wide recievers were amazing, Stroud and Nigibu were historically great. Utah played a heck of a game, wow that was crazy.

[@JohnDoe-jy7sv]

Michigan fan here. Proud of the Buckeyes for pulling this one out. Our loss yesterday sucked, so it's nice to see a Big Ten team (even my most hated rival) beat the Pac 12 champs in the Rose Bowl.

[@strato8182]

Buckeye fan here. Here's to what is sure to be a classic next year between UM and OSU! Still a great season from Michigan regardless of the bowl performance. Harbaugh will figure it out one day. ;)

[@JohnDoe-jy7sv]

@@strato8182 I'm looking forward to it! I know you guys will be out for blood, and that's what makes it the greatest rivalry

[@KhariShootYourShot92]

You cant be a wolverine fan man. Im a Wolverine, class of 16, we are never proud of the buckeyes. ever

[@AJ-qk2wb]

@@strato8182 ur weird, clearly ur not a buckeye guy, next year won’t be a classic goofy we’re gonna blow them out and beat them how we do every year, they got their once a decade win, whoopty doo! And ur congratulating them on their season? You must not have seen the video when Ryan day and others said they have nothing nice to say about that bs team when asked. As a real buckeye u disgust me, get the brown off of ur nose and u clearly don’t watch football if u think their coach will “figure it out” what type of buckeye guy would say that anyway lol u sound like a loser, it’s not about sportsmanship when it comes to that team any real buckeye knows that, tighten up

[@JohnDoe-jy7sv]

@@KhariShootYourShot92 I mean, I don't know what to say. I'm a Wolverine to my core. Class of 2020. Hate the Buckeyes with every ounce of my being. Still glad they won and represented the Big Ten well

[@juanrivera1624]

One of the Utah players offered a blanket to Jaxon Smith-Njigba during the game, but he rebuked the gesture stating "you can't cover me!"

[@edmartinez6946]

Smith-Njigba looked like he did when he was playing high school football in Rockwall, Texas. I saw him do that on a weekly basis.

[@demetriusevans1173]

#1 off-season focus: Tackling drills.

[@therealmadtitan8555]

Jackson Smith-Njigba is insanely talented. He's going to the league asap for sure.

[@kalboy2354]

And he’s only 19!

[@therealmadtitan8555]

@@kalboy2354 most receivers fear trading speed for weight. Which will happen as he continues to grow. But the best part is his route running and nose for the *field* Man coverage? *Gunna make ya pay* Zone coverage? *Gunna make ya pay*

[@AkronKid330]

@@therealmadtitan8555 I love that jab step he always does soon as he catches the ball in the middle to juke the defender. Like right when he touches it, he gives that quick jab. So sick

[@therealmadtitan8555]

@@AkronKid330 absolutely

[@TheReaver66]

One of my favorite games of all time, Utah came out DEMANDING respect. I was upset my Buckeyes didn’t make the play offs but this game certainly made up for it. Utah proved they were legit on this day.

[@TheReaver66]

Yeah bro the Utes earned my respect this game, and made me a fan the next year when they sent USC packing and our buckeyes to the play offs.

[@michaeltriba1307]

I'm a Cornhusker fan and in the early 70's and mid 90's, Nebraska won 5 National Titles under Bob Devaney (2) and then Dr. Tom Osborne (3)! There were some GREAT GAMES and thrilling victories in our Glory Years! But this 2022 Rose Bowl 🌹🌹 win by THE Ohio States Buckeyes over the Utah Utes was the BEST College Football Game in my lifetime of 71 years, IMHO!!! Bravo and Congratulations to both team!!! 🏈🏈👏👏👏

[@a.d.jenkins5835]

I thought Olave and Wilson were joking when they said JSN was the best wr in the room

[@FSUOSU25]

I guess they weren't joking lol

[@IllMatic97]

Why would they joke about that

[@aricgruber38]

People had underestimated him the entire year, he wasnt targetted as much as Wilson and Olave, if he had more passes to show his skill he woulve been more recognised

[@2liveproductions132]

@@aricgruber38 he was targeted the most out of those 3 actually and finished above both in every statistical category except TDs

[@konstantinrokossovsky1467]

@@aricgruber38 actually, he had more targets lol

[@htvlogs80]

The Rose Bowl is always more exciting than the CFP final four.

[@chrislane5145]

If your team is not in the CFP.

[@hycho8925]

Imagine Ohio state played Georgia...shudders...

[@jeremiahpandian8999]

@@chrislane5145 pay woulda faired better against a georgia

[@tnut3305]

@@hycho8925 OSU would’ve done way better against Georgia than Michigan.

[@xdgaming70]

@@chrislane5145 Michigan fans probably found the rose bowl more entertaining than the Orange Bowl lmaoo

[@timwilliams1438]

Ohio State gave em some of the longest stiff arms in history. Very good game to watch.

[@stewg4661]

The 20 yard long stiff arm by Smith-Njigba on his (I think) second TD was comical to a point lol

[@wg1294]

Outside of the QB taking a solid hit and Utah lost by 3, It was the Buckeyes laying all over the field taking us to commercial breaks. The Buckeyes have mad talent but Utah was obviously more physical. They were lacking in the passing defense which was already known. The Buckeyes just needed the first half to see it.

[@FSUOSU25]

Wow! This game was incredible! Fans are saying that even the Rose Bowl is meaningless. Yeah right. Anyway, both these teams are playoff teams. They are that good. And thank God rising is ok. Prayers went out immediately for him. I love how some Ohio State players ran over and prayed for him. This game was insane and is what college football is all about. Utah, congrats to you guys. What an incredible team you have. You'll be incredible next season. I've said this over and over, but Covey is a dangerous man!!! He could definitely do that against UGA, Bama, ND, etc. Go Buckeyes!

[@Yyyyyy5]

Then why aren’t they in the playoffs??

[@FSUOSU25]

@@Yyyyyy5 Well the powers that be aren't allowing it. They really need to fix the playoff system.

[@jakesullivan9179]

@@FSUOSU25 Nigel is just a troll don't give him attention.

[@FSUOSU25]

@@jakesullivan9179 I was just thinking that after replying to him. I'll know better next lol. Happy New Year bro!

[@cordarojackson1095]

Honestly the rose bowl is the next best game after the semi finals. And some times even better esp when you have cupcakes in like Ciny and mich. Two none offensive teams. Ciny could not even match with bama they don’t have not one 4 or 5 star player on there team. And mich caught Ohio st on a bad day and slid into a spot. We all know who should have been in the playoffs.

[@adenlaipply873]

crazy to think if njigba knew 8 was behind him on that fumble he would've had 403 yards and 4 tds...

[@mjay776]

Stroud would have been the all time bowl passing leader if he had held on. He ended up like 3 yards short of the all time record and would have put him at over 600 yards

[@dude999642]

I have NEVER seen a better kick-off return than Covey's touchdown run.

[@richmondrichmond9376]

Ted Ginn way better do your research lil buddy. Try again 🤣🤣🤣

[@bravefreedom8283]

There were several blocks in the back missed - go back and look at it in slow motions

[@matthewboylez34]

Are you too young to remember Ted Ginn Jr. in '07 BCS ?

[@dude999642]

@@matthewboylez34 Never saw it, but looking at videos of Ginn he's pretty amazing.

[@marknan5352]

Utah didn't look scared of ohio st. They stood in there trading haymakers. Good for them.

[@yeeyee2739]

yeah because ohio had 22 scholarship players not playing in the rosebowl

[@travishobbs8533]

@@yeeyee2739 Utah had a backup running back playing corner against Njgba and a very thin secondary overall, I'd say it evens out.

[@rustyredick6223]

Why would Utah be afraid of Ohio state 🤔 they are evenly matched

[@zov5416]

@@yeeyee2739 Utah had injured players and 2 dead players…

[@DPSavageTv]

Osu didn’t even have they best wR’s playing

[@motnosniv]

The botched punt attempt for Utah was critical. The best game I've seen since yesterday's Tenn v Purdue.

[@woodypapacane]

Aside from a magnificent college football game Ain't no one else gonna how exhilarating it was to see a crowd of 100k enjoying life and celebrating a much needed American tradition, the granddaddy of them all Rose Bowl!!

[@nathaniellathy6559]

Yay! Forget 😷and quarantines

[@brockcomegys7380]

Bowl game of the year! Fantastic matchup! The Utes brought their A game! And it took everything Ohio St had to finally sneak by. This will be a Big Ten Classic that will be played over and over and I cant wait to watch it again in the future!

[@djafrolicious]

This was a fantastic game! As a Utes fan, I'm extremely proud of how they played and I was at the edge of my seat watching this one. Despite all the bad things that's happened to the team this year, they represented themselves so well and played with so much heart. Much respect to Ohio State and go Utes!

[@nedstewart1]

Alabama vs Georgia an epic SEC battle. 2 giants playing one another for a championship.

[@maine4145]

I’ve rewatched these highlights about 7-10 in these past 4 days probably the best game I’ve ever watched

[@southeastdaygo6193]

Top 2 receivers out JSN said hold my beer bro

[@coolest_collin7903]

JSN is crazy good!

[@ivandesantis858]

If # 11 for OSU had not lost the ball at the end of the 1st half near the end zone he would have eclipsed 400 yards in receiving yardage

[@williambarnicle569]

He still.get credit for that yardage

[@ivandesantis858]

@@williambarnicle569 Yeah I had that wrong thank you

[@blcmediabaseball]

i drove from PHX to Pasadena for this game. GO BUCKS! Best New Years ever

[@joshclarke9980]

So did I....bought the tickets the day before the game! First and only Rose bowl so far! This was one for the ages!

[@htvlogs80]

Now this is what the final four CFP should have been! Close, edge of your seat excitement!

[@yzfool6639]

Can't happen. Every team in the final four can defend.

[@doomguy2337]

@@yzfool6639 you mean like Michigan 😂

[@johnathanbeicher536]

@@doomguy2337 you must’ve missed the Michigan OSU game where this OSU offense was put to sleep by the Michigan D.

[@hycho8925]

Final four wasn't exciting for you sadly because your team wasn't in it...while your team struggled to beat utah

[@okGDJ]

@@johnathanbeicher536 mainly the weather to be honest. heavy snow with a pass heavy team is a bad mix and a big advantage to a team like Michigan who is run heavy. I mean we can all admit OSU has a better offense than Georgia

[@WalterWhiteFootballSharing]

FINALLY an epic bowl game this 2021-22 season that goes to the final seconds. Leave it to the Granddaddy of them all!

[@Agentcproductionss]

ND and okstate was awesome too

[@josephfoster1583]

I’m a Utah native & current resident of said place, but I’ve been an ⭕️hio state Buckeye since I was introduced to the game of football as a Jit. Words simply can’t describe how I felt about this game.. On one hand I was absolutely wrecked that our season ended in a loss to our rival ❌ichigan. On the other hand, I was absolutely thrilled about my hometown hero’s on the rise. Seems like the perfect transition, right?? Wrong! Never in a million years did I imagine they’d be meeting up in a Rose Bowl… To say the very least I’m proud of how far Utah has come after all they went through these past few seasons.. They deserve it all, truly! However by the same token, I’m also just in complete awe and absolutely floored by how ⭕️hio State managed to pull this one off without their triple threat Earth, Wind & Fire. The talent & chemistry between CJ & Jaxon is out of this world.. The one thing I can say about both teams is that neither of them ever rolled over when things got tough whether it was throughout the rocky season or in this game alone.. Both teams dug deep and found that dawg in them… Nonetheless…I’m absolutely heartbroken 💔 for my hometown hero’s, but I rejoice in ⭕️hio state’s character tonight 😭. I take heart knowing both teams left it all on that field. This will forever be logged in my heart as one of the greatest college football games ever played. Tonight was legendary… A 🙌🏾tah man I am and in the famous words of ⭕️hio state fans around the world, “Go Bucks!” 😭

[@FSUOSU25]

Love your post bro. I want to see Utah win a NC. Go Buckeyes!

[@joejones1991]

I absolutely love Chris Fowler's calls at the end

[@joshuahartshorn3347]

Utahs coach set record most timeouts ever saved

[@jacobmoore8053]

hahahhahahahahahhahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahhaa

[@vulcanraven9701]

@@jacobmoore8053 youre trying too hard to be funny

[@TheBrandenRoush]

@@vulcanraven9701 and youre trying too hard to be a buzzkill lmao

[@Luke-yt3fz]

It didn't matter. He couldn't stop Ohio State offense in 2nd half. Even if he used them we were getting first downs on the last drive

[@ToddAndelin]

Smith-Njigba... one of the finest athletic performances of all time in any sport ever...

[@ericbarner21]

That was a bare knuckle street fight. Love to see it

[@idkhow2read-217]

Olave and Wilson said “go get it then young man”

[@1960jack]

What a wild ride that Rose Bowl was! Long time Washington Husky fan here, I watch the Rose Bowl every year. That is going to go down as an all time classic. Hats off to both teams. And for the players NOT opting out.

[@egyptiankingfsgout2438]

Crazy match. I hope that Cameron rising is okay. He had a great year. Utah is gonna be a problem next year

[@kimnewcom]

Looks like he will be fine.

[@jgozzo4997]

So will the Buckeye's with all the new talent they bring in this year!

[@capricornmagic63]

That's assuming they get all the starters and that no one else improves their rosters

[@jaturungkabart5554]

They're done.

[@samekatfromyesterday2780]

Not for bama or Ga but they might get another nice bowl game but playoffs and championship is out question

[@samrandall9641]

So glad my Buckeyes were able to win this game, I feel a lot more comfortable about the offense still staying strong going into next year, great game and respect to the Utes, Utah gave everything they had even with no starting QB at the end

[@becauseofchrist1348]

Yeah Utah really did play fantastic. Didn't they? I'm a big Buckeyes fan, but I have great respect for the Utes. I'll keep my eye on them from now on😏

[@GH-xy4zz]

Yea but it’s the defense OSU needs to worry about.

[@coachbeam3600]

Shoutout to Both teams! If the Big Ten starts poaching I want Utah in the conference!

[@kingaustin6985]

This game offensively was legendary from both teams and as an Ohio State fan I have alot of respect for Utah and the season they had all year especially after they fought back from a 1-2 record to start the season.

[@RawwkinGrimmie64]

As a Buckeye fan, I was a little disheartened that Utah didn't win this game. After the tremendous losses the team and community has suffered over the past year, I was rooting for them to top off the season with a fantastic win in the Rose Bowl. Those men put up a great show that every Utah fan should be proud of, and I respect every player, coach, trainer, and staff of that program for doing what they did this year. Rest in peace Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe.

[@godisgreat5141]

Not gonna lie. I thought osu was done for in the first half..Ryan Day is the real deal making those halftime adjustments Gg Utah maybe we will meet again in the cfp

[@nedstewart1]

No their must always be an SEC team playing for the national championship. Best teams...best league; SEC West unstoppable.

[@benedicthegoat]

I went there with my Aunt and the game was incredible along with the players and atmosphere

[@MickeyKraut419]

An instant classic for sure. I feel bad for Rising, he had a helluva game up until he was knocked out. They didn't talk about it much on the broadcast, but when they showed the replay and I saw him go stiff after hitting his head, I knew he was out cold. There's no way in this age a coaching staff with scruples that cares about their players would let him come back in the game. Hats off to Utah for giving us a helluva challenge and making this a Rose Bowl that will be talked about for years to come.

[@labounti]

Egbuka's return setup OSU to win, Fleming blk sealed Njigba's 52 yd TD. Harrison Jr had 3 Td's. These 3 dudes contributed well.

[@bigzeek1860]

And they’re all back next year

[@TheDrStank]

As an Ohio State fan, this meant a lot to me. Great matchup

[@newmanoutdoors1564]

Agreed

[@chanceharrington8474]

This was a great game start to finish. I am tempted to say I want a rematch next year, but in the playoffs. Also, as an Ohio St fan, I really hope Knowles can turn the defense around for next year.

[@stevengarrison1019]

They are losing a lot of talent on offense with wilson & olave going to the nfl but I think they will be in good hands with smith & harrison jr

[@elvinredzematovic3555]

There will never be a terrible Rose Bowl game. Any two teams that play in the Rose Bowl always puts on a show

[@iangallagher1370]

It was pretty terrible except for some of the offensive plays for both sides

[@alextafoya3053]

It is NOT supposed to be a Show. UTAH sucked the greatness of the game

[@needz2feed]

Last year sucked Bama and Dame but other than that Rose Bowl is always entertaining

[@garrettsummerlin3546]

@@alextafoya3053 dumbest comment ever

[@garrettsummerlin3546]

@@iangallagher1370 your comment is terrible

[@mealsonwheels4970]

Stroud took that Heisman 4th place personally

[@nedstewart1]

And Georgia or Alabama would have beaten him esp. the Georgia defense.

[@michaelsteele8309]

@@nedstewart1 oh look another comment from the fool 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@brooktown43]

So OSUs 2 best receivers didn’t play… and we just saw 2 more amazing receivers step up dam

[@FSUOSU25]

I know. As much as I wanted Olave to play, he said to himself "they gon learn about Smith-Njigba today"!

[@fishbone3333]

@@FSUOSU25 I would have thought less of Olave if he played today. Two words: Jaylon Smith.

[@rcooper329]

They wonder why Jameson Williams didn’t play and transferred to Alabama. OSU receiving core is deep!!

[@perfectking9744]

@@rcooper329 he wanted to start this year but we already had Olave, Wilson and including Jaxson Smith

[@TheLwaller09]

And lost Jameison Williams to Alabama, Julian Fleming got hurt for a bit tonight (#1 WR in the country 2 years ago) Egbuka (#1 WR in the country last year) and 5* Caleb Burton will he here in the fall. To say WR coach Brian Hartline has been earning his pay is a ridiculous understatement :)

[@mediumrarebeefhammer7094]

TY OHIO FOR WINNING! Coming from a husker fan we have to stick together(in the BIG). As sorry as we have been.💪💪💪💪

[@SpookyHuntR]

As an OSU fan... Huskers this yr woulda went 10-3 in this year's ACC imo.. tough team really unlucky

[@derfking1182]

@@SpookyHuntR I'll root for every Big10 team except ttun even if it means another sec champion

[@klaws32]

@@derfking1182 agree. i always root for big ten......just cant ever bring myself to root for ichigan. my hate is too strong

[@jakesaylor9416]

Game of the year! Utah gave us our best shot, but it still wasn’t enough y’all were so close. Good game!!!

[@larryhomess8679]

yall almost lost to a depleted utah team with its main qb,wr,te and several starters not playing

[@eggoku]

Utah is talented, I’m shocked about how far they’ve came

[@darthsilversith667]

@@larryhomess8679 The same for us.. we had 22 players out including several notable starters passing on the game to get ready for the draft.

[@IllMatic97]

@@larryhomess8679 yeah because Ohio States team definitely had everyone available on they're side too, huh? Dumbazz

[@TheBrandenRoush]

@@larryhomess8679 Guess you forgot how many players we had out.. Ohio State was without 22 scholarship players in this game. That’s a combination of season-long injuries, more recent injuries or illness, opt-outs and players who have transferred since the end of the regular season. Then add Lathan Ransom to injury AND Jack Sawyer for targeting in this game. but yeah go off sis.

[@jasonsandlin9650]

I was at a bar watching this game in ohio and the atmosphere in the bar was incredible at the end when the buckeyes won. Everyone was singing and dancing.

[@Luuth]

CJ Shroud was throwing dimes all game, dudes a special talent and he's only a FRESHMAN

[@topsportsgaming3217]

Game of the year

[@jacobmoore8053]

yesssiirrrrrrrr

[@Yyyyyy5]

How do you figure?

[@arathearapaima7107]

@@Yyyyyy5 it's 1/1/22 how would it not be the game of the year

[@L2R2L1]

4:39 Zach Harrison out running Bryson Shaw while chasing down Rising on the big TD run is kinda crazy, Zach is 6’6” 270 and has WHEELS

[@Nhuddy04]

As an OSU fan good game to Utah it was really fun to watch. You guys have a bright future, best of luck to you guys next year

[@Unknownman567]

Ohio State in the first half: "We don't care about this game" Ohio State in the second half: "Maybe we should care"

[@HaveAGoodDayFk.U]

Much respect to the buckeye's.. I'm a die hard Utes fan but what a game.. I wish everyone could have been there live. The intensity in the stands was great.. Y'all have great fans...

[@troyducksidor3081]

Was obviously pulling for Utah but when all was said an done, this was a great game! That's why the Rose Bowl is quite possibly the best bowl game ever. It never disappoints. Here's hoping Rising clears his injury quickly an gets back to work for 2022.

[@vicodumb]

Wow! B1G fan here and the Ute's made a believer out of me. Great game to both teams!

[@eloyanzualda4292]

Cameron Rising was incredible during this game, he really reminded me of another Cam, that being Cam Newton, the way he patrolled the pocket, escaped, and ripped that ball where it needed to be was really special

[@marshall3n]

That was an awesome game. As a Ute (I attend there), couldn’t help but wish our defensive line could’ve put more pressure on the QB. But hats off to Ohio for good O line

[@LuisTorres-md6hx]

best game ive seen in a while

[@mulongyu5716]

yes

[@tealtown9876]

Fantastic Rose Bowl Game

[@rustyredick6223]

Definitely the best bowl game of the year and I guarantee the national championship game will have the lowest ratings ever.....

[@Ryomansemire]

Utah’s tight ends and covey balled out today much respect! The young receivers are gonna be so good for Ohio State Smith-Njigba is a monster already, Harrison Jr., Fleming, and Ebuka are great too. Ohio State’s defense just needs to step up next year and they could contend for the championship again

[@randallperkins7944]

Still love coming back to this game, especially being a week away from a big upcoming season for the Buckeyes.. That defense really was our problem.. I am so anticipating the defense Coach Knowles has put together for us.. We already know what Coach Day is going to do calling plays for this Explosive offense.

[@ebonycollins3832]

O-H

[@WooRidersDg]

Injuries happen bro never talk before a game

[@ms.fabolusmorgan4279]

This is why THE OHIO STATE IS SO VERY SPECIAL ❤❤❤❤YALL CONGRATS.

[@Zeusssssssss]

As a Utah fan I find your comment very humbling. Fantastic wild loud electric game. Was there with my kids and just wow!

[@nedstewart1]

Ohio State Special. They're 2-12 against the SEC in bowl games and 1-4 against both Clemson and Alabama.

[@Celluloidwatcher]

This was definitely the most exciting Rose Bowl game I have ever seen. Both teams had no defense, but were willing to score to match the other. In the end, it was C.J. Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njigba who stole the show with record setting passing and receiving records. Congratulations to both OSU and the Runnin' Utes for showing their outstanding talent. For OSU, this Rose Bowl could be an omen of things to come in the 2022 season. Let's see what the new DC has in store regarding shoring up defensive gaps.

[@gabrielfaure9091]

As an OSU fan this game made Utah my second team.

[@ToddAndelin]

Smith-Njigba showed his true colors that were brilliant and mesmerizing and dominating...

[@lossless4129]

It would be amazing if we could just get more games like this. Unbelievable display of talent on both teams, rose bowl crowd seemed amped too. Ah, instant classic, hope rising is ok, He’s big time! Go bucks!

[@dude999642]

"We'll save up our unused time-outs for games next year.....we know what we're doing."

[@MacaroniCeroni]

The coach addressed this in the post game. Using time outs was against every analytic they had as ohio state never got behind the chains on the final drive. You'd just be helping ohio state move down the field. It's a bad idea to give the clearly more talented team a chance to see your defensive package with free time to put together a 3 play package. A time out would've resulted in a 50 yard bomb to a wide open #11

[@joemedina1323]

The rose bowl always has great classic games. Like the USC vs Texas game back in 2005 I think it was. Great game today🤟💯

[@jaturungkabart5554]

This, most likely, will be the best bowl game of the year. It's as if the other games will be a waste of time to watch. Great game.

[@shawngillespie3198]

ohio state lost there running back that the average 200 yards a game last few games on the first play if we didn't loose him that ohio state and alabama game would of turn out way different.ohio state would of kelp bama's offense off the field telling you that would of been a whole different game if the running back didn't get hurt

[@fan_girl21]

As a Ute fan here, I was very proud of todays performance. Hats off and congrats to Ohio. Hard fought game on both sides! 🖤❤️

[@kryer981]

You all should be proud. Even when your QB went down the team still fought to the end.

[@brycemattson4913]

Awesome game. As a BYU fan it’s been fun to cheer for the rivals this year, y’all had a great run

[@willgraham3567]

Same to y’all! BYU had a somewhat disappointing end, but it’s good to see them heading in the right direction.

[@SkylineRising]

everytime i comeback to watch this game I feel as if Utah is still gonna win. What a heartbreaking game man, unbelievable game just wish we came out on top man.

[@wingnut5730]

I'm a big Ohio State fan, but Utah played a fantastic game. Just as a bowl game should be....exciting from beginning to end. Definitely earned their spot to play at the Rose Bowl. Utah fans should be very proud!!

[@jasonlewis9326]

It’s the Ruggles wave 👋🏽 at the end for me!!!!!!

[@chucky0034]

Pure class