24. ROSE BOWL (Pasadena)
Jan. 1, 4:30 p.m. ABC
(8) Ohio State Buckeyes (Columbus) (10-2) (Big 10 Record: 7-1)
Head Coach: Jim Tressel
Key Players: Terrelle Pryor, QB
Comments: 6-1 v. bowl teams; won Big 10; solid wins over Penn State and Iowa; Navy scared them with late rally. Rank 5th nationally in total defense;
(7) Oregon Ducks (Eugene) (10-2) (Pac 10 Record: 8-1)
Head Coach: Chip Kelly
Key Players: Jeremiah Masoli, QB; LeGarrette Blount, RB; LaMichael James, RB
Comments: 8-2 v bowl teams; Kelly named conference coach of the year in 1st season; Masoli is fantastic and already being hyped for 2010 Heisman; Blount was reinstated after suspension for cold-cocking Boise taunter in Game 1; James came on strong with 1476 total yards
Line: Oregon: -3½
My Pick: In what shapes up as a good game between two conference champs, OREGON's offensive firepower and speed is too much for the Buckeyes defense.
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