Will Howard threw for 311 yards and two touchdowns, both to Jeremiah Smith, while TreVeyon Henderson rushed for two scores as No. 8 seed Ohio State routed No. 9 seed Tennessee 42-17 in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes (11-2) will play No. 1 seed Oregon (13-0) in the quarterfinals in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1. Howard finished 24 of 29 with an interception, while Smith's six catches went for 103 yards. Henderson gained 80 yards on 10 carries for the Buckeyes, who led 21-0 after the first quarter.
CFP roundup: Quick start sends Ohio State past Tennessee
