College Football Playoff: Ohio State Routs Tennessee, Will Face Oregon in Rose Bowl [Video]

The Ohio State Buckeyes rebounded in a big way on Saturday, shaking off the sting of their recent home loss to Michigan with a commanding victory over the Tennessee Volunteers.

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Playing in the first-ever December game at Ohio Stadium, the Buckeyes delivered a dominant performance, securing their first College Football Playoff win since 2020. With the 42-17 victory, Ohio State earned a spot in the Rose Bowl, where they’ll face the undefeated Oregon Ducks in a highly anticipated showdown.

TreVeyon Henderson #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is congratulated by Will Howard #18 after a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter in the Playoff First Round Game at Ohio Stadium on…Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images

It was a freezing 25 degrees at kickoff, but Ohio State came out red-hot, scoring on their first three possessions to take control of the game early.

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