Ohio State Players Break Several Program and Rose Bowl Records in 48-45 Win Over Utah

Time to rewrite those record books.

Between C.J. Stroud's record-breaking passing performance, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's unprecedented game and the Buckeyes' offensive explosion, Ohio State's 48-45 win over was full of broken records, notable performances

Here's a rundown.

Team

Ohio State's 573 passing yards and 683 total yards are all-time Rose Bowl bests.
This marks the first time Ohio State has ever given up 35 points in the first half and won.
Ohio State's 48 points are the most the Buckeyes have ever scored in the Rose Bowl.
Utah's 45 points are the most Ohio State has ever allowed in the Rose Bowl.
The 93 combined points are the most combined points ever in an Ohio State bowl game.
The 20 rush attempts are the fewest ever for Ohio State in a bowl game.
Ohio State has now allowed 40 points in two consecutive games for the first time in program history.
Ohio State's 10.2 yards per play average is an Ohio State bowl record and the second-best ever in a game behind only this season's win over Minnesota.

C.J. Stroud

Stroud's 573 passing yards were an Ohio State single-game record.
Stroud's six touchdowns are the most ever for Ohio State in a bowl game and a Rose Bowl record.
Stroud's 80.4 completion percentage is the highest ever for Ohio State in a bowl game.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Smith-Njigba's 347 receiving yards are a new Ohio State single-game record and the most receiving yards in any bowl game ever.
Smith-Njigba's 15 receptions tie his own Ohio State's single-game receptions record of 15, which he set against Nebraska earlier this season.
Smith-Njigba's 347 receiving yards in the game gave him 1,606 yards on the season, breaking Ohio State's single-game receiving yards record previously held by David Boston.

Other Players

Tommy Eichenberg's 17 tackles are an Ohio State Rose Bowl best, topping Chris Spielman’s 15.
The three touchdowns for both Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Marvin Harrison Jr. mark the first time in program history two receivers have had three touchdowns in a game.