The Ohio State football team took on Tennessee and played the best game they've played so far this season. In the game, the team came out with some firey energy that they'd never had before. It was the energy of anger. This was the most angry they had been all year long.
Will Howard talked to the media on Monday and talked about how much the team needs to keep that same sort of energy. They played like an angry, focused football team. Quite frankly, they played with a chip on their shoulder that they hadn't played with all season long. They need to do the same against Oregon.
It wasn't just on offense that the Buckeyes played with that fire, either. They had the defense flying around with that angry energy, too. It was the first time that Ohio State had been an underdog this season, and they have to carry that same vibe into the Rose Bowl.
The Ohio State football team must play angry against Oregon
Howard is the leader of the offense and one of the leaders of the team. Take a look at his answer below.
Will Howard from @rosebowlgame Media Day: "We played pissed off, we played angry, and you could see it. And I think when we play like that, we're hard to beat and we have to keep that same mentality…. pic.twitter.com/ld6xqAPPuE
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 30, 2024
This could be the final game that Howard plays this season. He is going to give it his all and make sure that he leaves it all out on the field. The Ohio State Buckeyes need to be careful about playing too angrily, though. That can lead to mistakes, which could lead to a loss.
If the Buckeyes are able to win this game, they have a great chance to win a national championship. A loss could usher in some major changes for the program. Oregon is a very good team. Ohio State is going to have to play their best game of the season to win this game.