Ohio State projected for Rose Bowl matchup against Ole Miss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

In the latest college football bowl projections, Ohio State is forecasted to face Ole Miss in the Rose Bowl. The Buckeyes, currently leading the competition, have a 15% chance of winning the national title, bolstered by the return of key players Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin. As the postseason approaches, bowl participation is under scrutiny, with some teams reconsidering their involvement. The New Year’s Six bowls are pivotal in the College Football Playoff framework, hosting critical quarterfinal matchups. The projections indicate that the may shift significantly as teams navigate the final weeks of the regular season.
- •Ohio State projected to play against Ole Miss in the Rose Bowl.
- •Buckeyes lead the competition with a 15% chance of national title.
- •Postseason format remains under threat as teams evaluate bowl participation.
- •New Year’s Six bowls are key for playoff quarterfinal matchups.
- •Regular-season outcomes will impact final bowl placements.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — College Football Bowl Projections: Does Ohio State Have a Rose Bowl Route to a National Title?
"Bowls come. Bowls go. Bowl season always remains, at least for now.
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