Ohio State was thankful to get new life in the College Football Playoff after a disastrous loss to Michigan. Now, with new life, the Buckeyes have not wasted a punch in the postseason.

After a resounding win over Tennessee in Columbus during the first round, Ohio State moved on to face Oregon in a Rose Bowl quarterfinal. That matchup was significant as it resulted in a rematch from the mid-October game between the two sides that turned into an instant classic.

This time, another instant classic would result, though not in the manner of the first one. While the first game was a classic for the tight nature of the affair, this one was an instant classic for the near-flawless execution of Ryan Day and the Buckeyes.

In a first half for the ages, Ohio State scored the first 34 points of the game before the Ducks were able to crack the scoreboard late in the first half. The second half featured more points from Oregon, but it was far too little far too late.

Ohio State rolled to a 41-21 win and into a semifinal matchup vs. Texas in the Cotton Bowl. On Saturday night, Ohio State released its thrilling recap of the Rose Bowl to wrap up the week.

The theme for the Buckeyes at this point in the season is fighting to keep the group together for one more game, and it can be seen throughout the recap.

Check it out: