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 athletic director Ross Bjork expressed concern earlier in the week about Tennessee fans and their ability to travel for away games. "What we need Buckeyes to do is wear