Since the start of preseason camp, the Ohio State football team planned on playing in Arizona in January. The problem is, the Buckeyes (11-1) are playing against Notre Dame (10-2) in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1, instead of the College Football Playoff championship game Jan. 11. A last-second field goal by Michigan State gave Ohio State its only loss of the season and changed the trajectory of its season. Tim May, who covers the Buckeyes for the Columbus Dispatch, gives some insight into what the Irish might expect on New Year’s Day. ND Insider: How does the defending national champion, that came within a last-second field goal of being undefeated, stay motivated for a bowl game without a title on the line? Tim May: Good question. Pride? Bragging rights? For the last-year players, a last chance to strengthen the legacy and enhance the resume? Urban Meyer is the man in charge of having them ready to play, and he has proven to be a master at that many more times than not in his four seasons at Ohio State…
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