Jeremiah Smith, OSU Stun CFB Fans with 1st-Half Domination of Oregon in Rose Bowl

Ohio State started off strong during its College Football Playoff matchup with Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday.

The Buckeyes' offense was unstoppable throughout the first half of the contest, jumping out to an early 34-0 lead before Oregon cut the lead to 34-8 entering halftime.

It was an impressive effort against a Ducks team that entered the game with a perfect 13-0 record.

Quarterback Will Howard completed 11 of his first 18 pass attempts for 269 yards and three touchdowns without committing a turnover.

His favorite option was Jeremiah Smith, as the true freshman wide receiver thrived against Oregon's secondary.

Smith caught five of his first eight targets for 161 yards and two touchdowns, including a 45-yard score near the start of the first quarter.

Fans and athletes alike were shocked by the Buckeyes' dominant start against the top-seeded Ducks.

Ohio State came close to handing Oregon its first loss of the year during the previous meeting between the two schools on Oct.

12, ultimately suffering a narrow 32-31 defeat.

In the second clash between the Buckeyes and Ducks with the season on the line for both teams, head coach Ryan Day's squad made an early statement..

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