Sean Merriman, BTN.com web editor, June 8, 2015
Over the next month, BTN will profile 18 different classic games, ranging from 2007-2014.
The first game is the 2010 Rose Bowl, which featured No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 7 Oregon, and it will air at 8 p.m. ET Monday on BTN/BTN2Go.
Buckeyes sophomore quarterback Terrelle Pryor was outstanding in this game, passing for a career-high 266 yards and ending the Buckeyes' three-game BCS losing streak with an impressive 26-17 victory over Oregon.
Here is a breakdown of the 2010 Rose Bowl game, highlighting the top moment, stat line and individual player.
Top Moment: Terrelle Pryor hits DeVier Posey for a 17-yard touchdown pass, giving Ohio State a 26-16 lead over Oregon with 7:02 remaining in the game.
Top Stat Line: Ohio State won the time of possession battle in this game, 41:37-18:23. That's impressive.
Top Player: Pryor totaled 338 yards (266 yards passing, 72 yards rushing) and two touchdowns in the victory en route to winning Rose Bowl Offensive MVP.
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BIG TEN CLASSICS SCHEDULE (All games are at 8 p.m. ET)
Monday, June 8: Ohio State 26, Oregon 17 – 2010 Rose Bowl
Tuesday, June 9: Michigan 41, Florida 35 – 2008 Capital One Bowl
Wednesday, June 10: Michigan State 34, Notre Dame 31 (OT) – 9/18/10
Thursday, June 11: Wisconsin 20, Miami 14 – 2009 Champs Sports Bowl
Friday, June 12: Penn State 13, Ohio State 6 – 10/25/08
Monday, June 15: Nebraska 34, Ohio State – 10/8/11
Tuesday, June 16: Ohio State 42, Michigan 28 – 11/29/14
Wednesday, June 17: Michigan State 33, Georgia 30 (3 OT) – 2012 Outback Bowl
Thursday, June 18: Wisconsin 42, Michigan State 39 – 2011 Big Ten title game
Friday, June 19: Michigan 35, Notre Dame 31 – 9/10/11
