The game will take place amid the somber news unfolding in New Orleans as 10 people were killed and more than 30 injured on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year's Day. Officials leading the massive efforts that are the Rose Bowl and Rose Parade offered reassurance to those attending the day's events.

The next hurdle in the Ohio State Buckeyes' path to a National Championship is in Wednesay’s 5 p.m. Eastern College Football Playoff quarterfinal Rose Bowl matchup against the top ranked Oregon Ducks.