Ohio State quarterback Will Howard, left, drops back to pass against Tennessee during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State defensive back Sonny Styles celebrates after breaking up a pass during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff against Tennessee, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, front, reacts to the video replay during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff against Tennessee, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State defensive lineman Kenyatta Jackson celebrates a tackle against Tennessee during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, left, argues with a referee, right, during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon, right, tackles Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava, left, during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, top, celebrates after his touchdown against Tennessee during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State players celebrate after their win over Tennessee during the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State defensive back Bryce West, right, breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee receiver Mike Matthews during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, top, celebrates after his touchdown against Tennessee during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, right, celebrates his touchdown against Tennessee with teammate Bryson Rodgers during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Tennessee linebacker Kalib Perry, left, forces Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) out of bounds during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Fans watch a drone show displaying the CFP logo above Ohio Stadium during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff between Ohio State and Tennessee, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, right, stiff-arms Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy, left, during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard throws a pass against Tennessee during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson, center, celebrates after a touchdown against Tennessee during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)