In a first-round College Football Playoff game, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith, leading the Buckeyes to a 42-17 victory over Tennessee. TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins also added two rushing touchdowns each for Ohio State. Despite a fourth straight loss to Michigan, Ohio State’s win against Tennessee sets up a rematch with No. 1 Oregon in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day.
Howard had a strong performance, finishing 24 for 29 for 311 yards, with Smith recording over 100 receiving yards. Ohio State’s offense was dominant, scoring on its first three drives and totaling 473 yards against a Tennessee defense that struggled to contain them. Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava had a tough game, completing just 14 of 31 passes for 104 yards and rushing for 47 yards on a career-high 20 attempts.
Ohio State’s win showcased their ability to bounce back from adversity and set the stage for an exciting rematch with Oregon in the Rose Bowl.
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Ohio State dominates Tennessee in College Football Playoff as Howard connects with Smith for 2 TDs
