Ohio State coach Ryan Day says offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, a former Oregon and UCLA coach, has a strong connection with the Buckeyes' players.

In the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (11-2) will play the No. 1 Oregon Ducks (13-0) in the Rose Bowl, starting at 5 p.m. ET in Pasadena, California.

Now, the top-seeded Ducks (13-0) and eighth-seeded Buckeyes (11-2) are gearing up for a rematch more than 10 weeks later in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. RELATED: Rose Parade 2025: From ‘Wicked’ to ...