However, in keeping with tradition, both schools come in ranked in the top 10 — Ohio State at No. “How fun is that to be able to say you got to compete against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl? Amy Sancetta / Associated Press USC has won seven straight against Ohio State thanks to Joe McKnight leading the Trojans down the field for a last-minute score in 2009. USC has won seven straight against Ohio State thanks to Joe McKnight leading the Trojans down the field for a last-minute score in 2009. That's the one bowl game I've never been to,” Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 29, 2017 00:45 UTC