A roundup of predictions, opinions from writers at USA TODAY’s Ducks Wire ahead of the Oregon Ducks Rose Bowl game vs. Ohio State.

Confidence appears to be at an all-time high for Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Jeremiah Smith. Smith and the Buckeyes are ...

Ohio State and Oregon meet in the Rose Bowl for a trip to the semifinals. This game takes place at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, ...

Not even the Granddaddy of Them All can remain unchanged by the 12-team College Football Playoff. No. 1 Oregon and No. 6 Ohio ...

The Ohio State Buckeyes are preparing for a massive Rose Bowl matchup against the Oregon Ducks on New Year's Day, but even ...

Oregon opened the Rose Bowl as 1.5-point underdogs despite being the undefeated No. 1 seed that already has a win over this ...

Jeremiah Smith isn't just the next great Ohio State wide receiver. ''He'll probably be the best receiver to come through here ...

What stands out from the first matchup? Which is better: a bye or a first-round rout? And what is the biggest factor favoring each team?

Wednesday, 5 p.m. EST (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Ohio State by 2 1/2. Series record: Ohio State leads ...

Ohio State freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith is not lacking in confidence ahead of the New Year's Day Rose Bowl showdown ...