Who played in the 1997 Rose Bowl?
Under coach John Cooper, Ohio State ended the 1996 season at No. 2 after a thrilling 20-17 Rose Bowl win against previously undefeated Arizona State. Winning a Rose Bowl was nothing new for John Cooper when Ohio State kicked off against Arizona State 25 years ago in a Pasadena mist on Jan. 1, 1997.
What year did Ohio State beat Arizona State in the Rose Bowl?
1997
The 1997 Rose Bowl was a postseason college football bowl game between the Arizona State Sun Devils of the Pacific-10 Conference and the Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference….1997 Rose Bowl.
| Ohio State Buckeyes | Arizona State Sun Devils |
|---|---|
| Head coach: John Cooper | Head coach: Bruce Snyder |
| AP Coaches BA 4 4 4 | AP Coaches BA 2 2 2 |
Who won the Ohio State Michigan game in 1996?
Ohio State quarterback Joe Germaine, left, is sacked by Michigan defender James Hall, ending a drive during the third quarter of Michigan’s 13-9 upset victory over second-ranked Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 23, 1996.
Who was the running back for Ohio State in 1996?
Roster
| Player | Pos | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Germaine* | QB | 80 Cmp, 147 Att, 1193 Yds, 15 TD |
| Stanley Jackson | QB | 87 Cmp, 165 Att, 1298 Yds, 12 TD |
| Tom Hoying | QB | 3 Cmp, 5 Att, 34 Yds, 1 TD |
| Pepe Pearson* | RB | 299 Att, 1484 Yds, 5.0 Avg |
Who won the 1998 Rose Bowl?
Michigan
The 84th Rose Bowl Game, it featured top-ranked Michigan beating Washington State 21–16, and Wolverine quarterback Brian Griese was named the Rose Bowl Player of the Game….
| 1998 Rose Bowl | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 1, 1998 |
| Season | 1997 |
| Stadium | Rose Bowl Stadium |
| Location | Pasadena, California |
Who did Ohio State play on October 5 1996?
12 Games
| G | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sep 28, 1996 | (5) Notre Dame |
| 4 | Oct 5, 1996 | (4) Penn State |
| 5 | Oct 12, 1996 | Wisconsin |
| 6 | Oct 19, 1996 | Purdue |
Who was Ohio State coach 1996?
John Cooper
The 1996 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season….1996 Ohio State Buckeyes football team.
| 1996 Ohio State Buckeyes football | |
|---|---|
| 1996 record | 11–1 (7–1 Big Ten) |
| Head coach | John Cooper (9th season) |
| Offensive coordinator | Joe Hollis (5th season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Fred Pagac (1st season) |
Who did Northwestern play in the 1996 Rose Bowl?
USC Trojans
The USC Trojans defeated the Northwestern Wildcats, 41–32, on the strength of two touchdown passes from USC quarterback Brad Otton to wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson….1996 Rose Bowl.
| Northwestern Wildcats | USC Trojans |
|---|---|
| 32 | 41 |
| Head coach: Gary Barnett | Head coach: John Robinson |
| AP Coaches BA 3 3 3 | AP Coaches BA 17 17 17 |
Who won 1999 Rose Bowl?
Wisconsin
Wisconsin defeated UCLA by a score of 38–31. Ron Dayne of Wisconsin was named the Rose Bowl Player of the Game….
| 1999 Rose Bowl | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1998 |
| Stadium | Rose Bowl Stadium |
| Location | Pasadena, California |
| MVP | Ron Dayne (Wisconsin RB) |