No. 8 Ohio State will play No. 9 Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Here are early bracket predictions for the matchup.

Ohio State 42, Tennessee 17. The Vols’ 21-0 hole after the game’s first 12 minutes was too deep to escape. Ohio State’s talent at edge rusher and receiver overwhelmed Tennessee.

Ohio State dominated Tennessee 42-17 in their playoff match. The Buckeyes covered the spread as favorites, scoring extensively in an impressive showing.

Ohio State recorded a victory in the first round of the College Football Playoff despite falling to arch rival Michigan in its regular season finale last month. Still, former Alabama coach and college football analyst Nick Saban believes that Ohio State fans have an unhealthy obsession with Michigan as a result of that loss.

Dec. 20 edition of ESPN's "College GameDay," former Alabama football coach Nick Saban came to the defense of Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day. Later that night, Ohio State demolished Tennessee in th

Ohio State’s win over Tennessee was impressive, but the Buckeyes still need to do more damage in the College Football Playoff to help their fans forget what happened at the end of the regular season.