Ohio State safety Ronnie Hickman (14) made this crucial fourth-down tackle of Utah tight end Brant Kuithe in the fourth quarter of the Buckeyes’ eventual 48-45 victory in the Rose Bowl on Saturday.MediaNews Group via Getty Images PASADENA, Calif. — One could argue Ohio State football’s game-winning play in the Rose Bowl was not Noah Ruggles’ tiebreaking field goal, or any of the six combined touchdowns C.J. Stroud threw to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Marvin Harrison Jr. It came barely more than a minute into the fourth quarter. The Buckeyes still trailed by a touchdown, the Utes had driven into OSU territory, and it appeared an admirable rally might ultimately fall a bit short. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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