Ohio State football has its mind on one thing -- a College Football Playoff national championship. At this point, anything short of that is going to be a disappointing outcome for the Buckeyes, especially after they slaughtered the No.

• Oregon crushed by Ohio State, ending No. 1 Ducks’ season: Previously undefeated Oregon (13-1), which prides itself in physicality and mental toughness, was punched in the mouth from the start as 90,732 attended the 111th Rose Bowl.

The Ducks will once again be expected to contend for a Big Ten title in 2025, but Dan Lanning has plenty of holes to fill in the offseason.