Tue Jan 21 07:20:00 IST 2025: ## Ohio State’s Kelly Takes Jab at Oregon After Rose Bowl Rout
**COLUMBUS, OH** – Ohio State Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly used his pre-national championship press conference to subtly criticize his former team, the Oregon Ducks. Kelly attributed the Buckeyes’ dominant 41-21 Rose Bowl victory over Oregon to a perceived slight from the Ducks during their regular season matchup.
Kelly referenced Oregon’s intentional 12-men-on-the-field penalty, stating that it served as motivation for Ohio State. “You can’t stop us with 11. You had to stop us with 12,” Kelly quipped, highlighting the Buckeyes’ subsequent success in the Rose Bowl where they outmatched Oregon in a 11-on-11 contest. The victory marked Kelly’s first win against Oregon after previously compiling a 0-5 record against them during his coaching stints at UCLA and previously at Ohio State.
Freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith’s standout performance in the Rose Bowl, racking up 187 yards and two touchdowns on seven catches, was also cited as a key factor in the win. Ohio State now advances to the national championship game against Notre Dame as 8.5-point favorites.
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