A trip to Pasadena represented the goal for John Cooper's 1994 team. With only nine starters back, though, that goal appeared lofty.
Cooper knew he had Bobby Hoying returning at quarterback and weapons all over the field. Joey Galloway, Chris Sanders and tight end Rickey Dudley provided potent targets for the junior signal caller. Korey Stringer and a freshman stud named Orlando Pace plowed the way for junior tailback Eddie George.
Talented players also loaded Ohio State's defense. Luke Fickell, Matt Finkes and Mike Vrabel manned a formidable defensive line.