Rose Bowl Prediction and Preview: Washington vs. Ohio State

The 2019 Rose Bowl is the 105th edition of the college football's premier bowl game. Washington and Ohio State are playing in the game, which is a farewell to an elite class of seniors for Washington. It's the end of Urban Meyer's tenure as head coach for Ohio. The introduction of College Football Playoff has altered the face of this year's Rosebowl.

Both Ohio State and Washington have innovative play-calling philosophies. Washington's defense is one of the stingiest in college football, coming in with a 15.5-point per game yield. Ohio's offense has struggled at times this season.

Washington and Ohio State's offenses focus on explosive plays. The defense is on opposite sides of the scale. Jake Browning has big-play potential targets in wide receiver Ty Jones and tight end Hunter Bryant. Ohio state has made a habit of rolling up long gains. Washington's secondary faces a tall task slowing Parris Campbell, K.J. Hill, Terry McLaurin and Johnnie Dixon.

Both teams won their conferences this season. Ohio State's offense dominated time of possession and time-of-possession. Washington's methodical approach was more successful. The Huskies took a step back in tackles for a loss and sacks, but they still generated 20 turnovers.

Ohio State is not in the College Football Playoff. Washington's season was up and down, but the team's final month was its best. The Huskies will give Ohio State a fight. The Buckeyes have more difference-makers on offense than any opponent Washington has faced this season.