Florida State vs. Oregon: 5 Things You Need To Know For Rose Bowl

By Jeff Hauser

Florida State vs. Oregon: 5 Things You Need To Know For Rose Bowl

Rose Bowl — The No. 2 Oregon Ducks and No. 4 Florida State Seminoles will meet on New Years Day for the 100th Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California. The "Granddaddy of them all" features two of the best teams in college football. They'll be playing for the opportunity to advance to the national championship game, facing the winner of the Sugar Bowl between Alabama and Ohio State.

5. This is the first-ever meeting between Oregon and Florida State

Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich

5. This is the first-ever meeting between Oregon and Florida State

Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich — FSU's Jimbo Fisher has never faced a Pac-12 opponent since taking over as head coach in 2010, and Oregon's Mark Helfrich is 1-0 against the ACC in just two years of work. His only win came at Virginia on Sept. 7 2013.

4. Can Florida State extend the streak to 30 wins in a row?

Florida State's Jimbo Fisher

4. Can Florida State extend the streak to 30 wins in a row?

Florida State's Jimbo Fisher — The Seminoles come into the playoff riding a 29-game winning streak and have never lost with Jameis Winston at quarterback. Oregon will make FSU work to continue the longest winning streak currently in college football. The Ducks are second in the nation in total offense, averaging 46.3 points per game and have the most efficient offense in the country.

3. Oregon's Marcus Mariota will have a huge game against FSU's Defense

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota

3. Oregon's Marcus Mariota will have a huge game against FSU's Defense

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota — Oregon QB Marcus Mariota was named a Heisman trophy finalist and should win the award before the matchup with FSU on New Year's Day. He is on pace to have a huge game for the Ducks over the Seminoles' defense, which gives up an average of 378.3 total yards per game. Mariota alone has averaged 342.4 total yards this season. Oregon is also No. 1 in total points score with 602 this season.

2. Florida State's average margin of victory lowest among playoff teams

FSU QB Jameis Winston

2. Florida State's average margin of victory lowest among playoff teams

FSU QB Jameis Winston — The Seminoles have kept their winning streak alive this season, but have done so with an average margin of victory of 13.1 per game. FSU will have to shake off the jitters and score against Oregon, which leads the same category with an average of 30.2 per game. In the past seven games, the 'Noles have averaged just 6.14 points over their opponents.

1. Oregon is the only playoff team that has never won a National Championship

Oregon Ducks Football

1. Oregon is the only playoff team that has never won a National Championship

Oregon Ducks Football — The Ducks come into the national semifinal playoff game having never won a National Championship, and are the only team in the playoff with that distinction. The last time Oregon played for a title was on Jan. 10, 2011, losing to Auburn 22-19. The Ducks hope to erase that defeat and win a championship for the first time in school history.

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