Ohio State basked in the glow of the postgame celebrations after trouncing Oregon in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal, but the Buckeyes’ star quarterback wasn’t among

PASADENA — Two minutes into the fourth quarter, the Rose Bowl sound system blasted “Shout,” the famous “Animal House” song played during every Oregon home game. Tens of thousands of fans dressed in green sang in unison as the shadows grew long and the sun set behind the San Gabriels.

No. 1 Oregon was blown off the picturesque grass of the Rose Bowl by No. 8 Ohio State, which built a 34-0 lead in the first half behind a barrage of explosive plays and stalwart defense.