The College Football Playoff bracket is set and the Ohio State Buckeyes are in as the No. 8 seed and will host Tennessee in Columbus.
After missing for a year, Ohio State returns to the College Football Playoff, securing the No. 8 seed. The Buckeyes are set to host a home playoff game in two weeks against Tennessee. Kickoff is set for 8:00 pm ET on Saturday, December 21st.
Ohio State finished the regular season 10-2 with excruciating losses to Oregon and Michigan. However, Ryan Day’s team is among the most talented rosters in the country. Despite missing out on a conference championship, the Buckeyes are one of the most dangerous teams in the field.
Ohio State fans never imagined a mid-December home game. Thanks to the expanded 12-team playoff, it’s a reality, but it will certainly bring an unparalleled atmosphere and home field advantage.
Look at the bracket and Ohio State’s path to a potential National Title: No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 9 Tennessee in the first round, Oregon in a quarterfinal, and potentially Texas in the semifinal.
Adjacent to 2022, following a loss to Michigan, Ohio State found new life in its playoff berth. Two years ago, it came with help and a surprise. This year, it was expected, but the same goal is achievable. What will Ryan Day’s Buckeyes and the senior class do with this opportunity in the CFP?
Blake Biscardi serves as Co-Founder, Lead Reporter, and Senior Editor of The Silver Bulletin. He hosts the Buckeye Cadence podcast, where he breaks down Ohio State football and basketball with an inside look into the programs. Covering Julian Sayin in New York City in 2025 was his Heisman moment, which became a viral moment in its own right. Biscardi is a member of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and has degrees in Business Administration and Strategic Communication & Leadership.