Welcome to The Hodgepodge.
Ohio State has its playoff matchup set.
The Buckeyes will face Tennessee at 8 p.m. on Dec. 21 in the first-ever playoff game at Ohio Stadium, and the first December contest period at the Shoe for that matter. If you plan on going, dress accordingly, I can’t imagine it will be overly warm!
There’s something that feels special about forcing a southern-based team to travel north for a do-or-die playoff game in the cold. In fact, three of the four CFP first-round games will be hosted by cold-weather teams.
Though if we’re being honest, if you remove the Southeastern Conference logo from the uniform, Tennessee has all the makings of a team well-equipped to play in the elements.