Ohio State’s College Football Playoff (CFP) fate is set as the Buckeyes earned the No. 8 seed in the inaugural 12-team playoff format. Despite a disappointing loss to Michigan in their final regular season game, Ohio State still secured a spot in the postseason. They are slated to host No. 9 Tennessee at Ohio Stadium in the first round, scheduled for December 20 or 21.
If victorious, the Buckeyes will face top-seeded Oregon in the quarterfinals, a rematch of their October clash. Oregon claimed the No. 1 spot as the highest-ranked conference champion. Other notable matchups in the bracket include Notre Dame hosting Alabama and Georgia facing Indiana.
This expanded format emphasizes conference championship performances while still allowing strong at-large teams like Ohio State to compete. The playoff promises to bring exciting matchups, giving Ohio State an opportunity to rebound and contend for a national title.
