Rose Bowl 2022: Ohio State vs. Utah live stream, watch online, TV channel, game prediction, pick, odds, spread

No. 11 Utah takes on No. 6 Ohio State in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. The Buckeyes were a win against Michigan away from a likely playoff berth. Utah is a team that would be hit with the "nobody wants to see this team in a playoff" if an expanded 12-team format existed this season.

Ohio State will play Utah in Rose Bowl 2022.

Ohio State will be without Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave in Rose Bowl 2022. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is playing. Jameson Williams transferred to Alabama for playing time. Haskell Garrett and Nicholas Petit-Frere won't play.

Ohio State and Utah are two of the best offenses when it comes to converting third downs. The Buckeyes are even better in third-and-medium situations (between 4 and 6 yards) than in the other situations.

Mike Tafua and Devin Lloyd led the Pac-12 in sacks. Ohio State's passing attack is going to be tested by their defense. Utah has a strong pass rush.

Ohio State Buckeyes are playing in their first Rose Bowl. Utah is playing its first game in the Rosebowl. The Utes are favored by 6.5 points. SportsLine's computer model has returned almost $3,600 in profit over the past five-plus seasons. It picks Utah to win the game.