When previewing this Rose Bowl game, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard admits that the way that game ended vs. Oregon still gives him nightmares.

But it’s how the game ended that haunts Ohio State quarterback Will Howard. The Buckeyes were driving to get into field goal position and with six seconds left, Howard went back to pass, couldn’t find an open receiver and instead of throwing the ball away or running out of bounds to stop the clock, he scrambled up the middle of the field.

Ohio State's defense has been formidable all season and is eager to avenge its performance during a one-point loss to Oregon earlier this season.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are preparing to face the the Oregon Ducks in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. What did Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau say about Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel?

Oregon did score 32 points on the Buckeyes, but they were a difficult 32 points. Ohio State made the Ducks earn every point and every yard. Linebacker Cody Simons led the Buckeyes with 10 tackles and a pass breakup.

Ohio State's defense has regrouped since its 32-31 loss to Oregon in October. Now the unit is hungry for a rematch in the CFP quarterfinals.