On Saturday afternoon, the college football world welcomed in the New Year with an incredible slate of bowl games.
Arguably the best game on the docket came in the mid-afternoon window. No. 6 Ohio State took the field for a contest against No. 11 Utah in what promises to be an incredible game.
A great game needs to have a great atmosphere and that’s what the Rose Bowl provides. Ohio State’s marching band delivered the national anthem that had the crowd in a standing ovation.
Those watching from home loved the scene at the Rose Bowl with the anthem and then a flyover.
“Annual tweet. I’ve always believed that HDTV was invented solely for watching the Rose Bowl,” ESPN’s Ryan McGree said – catching the final seconds of the anthem.
Annual tweet. I’ve always believed that HDTV was invented solely for watching the Rose Bowl. pic.twitter.com/CUYLTK5pie
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) January 1, 2022
One reporter noted just how fast the 2021 college football season has flown by.
“They’re playing the National Anthem at the Rose Bowl. It seems like a lot longer than four months ago that we were there covering the LSU-UCLA game,” one reporter said.
They’re playing the National Anthem at the Rose Bowl. It seems like a lot longer than four months ago that we were there covering the #LSU-UCLA game.
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) January 1, 2022
“Amazing @TBDBITL anthem with a huge flyover at the Rose Bowl. Chills. Great opening shot,” said another fan.
Amazing @TBDBITL anthem with a huge flyover at the Rose Bowl. Chills. Great opening shot.
— Silver Bullet Saga (@OhioState_SBS) January 1, 2022
As for the actual game, Ohio State entered as the favorite, despite missing a few key pieces on both sides of the ball.
Utah tends to do well in an underdog role, which could mean trouble for the Buckeyes.
Who will win?
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