Rose Bowl Time, TV, Odds, Picks

On January 2, 2025By Littum

The Ohio State Buckeyes and the no. 1-ranked, undefeated Oregon ducks battle again for their second game of the season. Only this time, it’s for a chance to march into the College Football Playoff semifinals in what is sure to be a Rose bowl classical.

The game will take place amid the grim news unfolding in New Orleans, as 10 people were killed and more than 30 injured on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Officials leading the massive effort that is the Rose Bowl and Rose Parade offered reassurance to those attending the day’s events.

“The Tournament of Roses and the City of Pasadena extend our deepest sympathies to the people of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans following this morning’s tragic events,” officials said in a statement.

“The City of Pasadena is undergoing months of preparation leading up to the parade and game in coordination with our federal, state, county and local partners,” the statement continued. “We train continuously throughout the year with our Tournament of Roses and Rose Bowl Stadium partners for different scenarios.”

Oregon and Ohio State are preparing to meet again. The two programs played in a showdown on October 12 that showed what we can expect from the Pasadena grounds at the Rose Bowl.

Ducks QB Dillon Gabriel powered Oregon to a 32-31 victory, capped by a fourth-quarter run for a touchdown that helped keep the program undefeated.

The Ducks head into New Year’s Day still unblemished and still very much eyeing championship glory. What stands in the way is a motivated and hungry Buckeyes group still tasting October defeat. That will certainly feed off its most recent win, a 42-17 demolition of Tennessee Volunteers in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Rose Bowl, including live updates, highlights and scores.

When is the Rose Bowl between Ohio State and Oregon?

The Rose Bowl CFP quarterfinal game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks will begin at 5:00 PM ET at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

How to watch Ohio State and Oregon in the Rose Bowl

The Rose Bowl game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks will be televised nationally on ESPN.

Live streaming is available on Fubo, which has a free trial period.

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The Penn State Nittany Lions are favorites to defeat the Boise State Broncos, according to BetMGM.

Odds from Wednesday, Jan. 1

Spread: Ohio State (-2.5)
Moneyline: Ohio State (-135); Oregon (+115)
Over/under: 55.5

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