Ohio State’s left guard turned left tackle is from Bellaire, Texas, just outside of Houston, a city that resides in the shadows of NRG Stadium, the home of the Houston Texans. But the drive won’t be far for many in his inner circle.

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It's a Rose Bowl rematch, only this time on the hardwood. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks are heading to Columbus to take on the Buckeyes. Ohio State is coming off an 89-88 double-overtime win at Minnesota. Oregon should be a much tougher opponent.