Ducks head coach Dan Lanning says Wednesday’s College Football Playoff quarterfinal can help give his program a boost in recruiting in a region where it already does well.

Amid sunshine and roses, the Oregon Ducks will face the cold, hard reality of the College Football Playoff on Wednesday in Pasadena. WATCH: No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 8 Ohio State live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or with Sling (cheapest streaming plans).

In a Rose Bowl game full of rock stars — including the coaches — there’s the former three-star recruit with a chip on his shoulder. Can Will Howard lead Ohio