Changing of bowl seasons: Emeka Egbuka, Marvin Harrison Jr. went from future to leaders of Zone Six

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Emeka Egbuka by Matt Parker -- Lettermen Row — Ohio State wideouts Emeka Egbuka and Marvin Harrison both eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards last season. (Matt Parker/Lettermen Row)

ATLANTA — There "wasn't much on the line" for Ohio State in last year's Rose Bowl. That's what sophomore Emeka Egbuka said during Tuesday's Peach Bowl press conference. He's right. That 48-45 comeback victory over Utah was more about the Buckeyes' future than it was about biting roses in Pasadena or reaching the 11-win mark.