When Ohio State matches up with Oregon in the Rose Bowl at 5 p.m., all expected starters will be available.
There are no surprises on the Buckeyes’ availability report, with just center Seth McLaughlin and left tackle Josh Simmons out of the lineup with their season-ending injuries.
In the first round College Football Playoff game against Tennessee on Dec. 21, the offensive line began the game with the same five starters who were on the field in the two final games of the regular season, but rotated through a combination of Austin Siereveld and Luke Montgomery at left guard and Tegra Tshabola and Siereveld at right guard.
They will likely use the same rotation against the Ducks since it worked so well last game, allowing no sacks, and establishing a good run game.
Joining them out on the sidelines for the game is running back TC Caffey and quarterback Mason Maggs, who are both also out for the season, and safety Brenten “Inky” Jones.
Here’s the full availability report:
Questionable:
- None
Out
- SAF Brenten Jones
- OL Seth McLaughlin (season)
- OT Josh Simmons (season)
- RB TC Caffey (season)
- QB Mason Maggs (season)
