It was nice to be able to watch a game that decided Oregon’s Rose Bowl opponent without having to worry about Oregon playing in it.
The expanded College Football Playoff had an aim of giving more deserving teams a shot at the ultimate prize. However, the first round seemed to clearly show which teams were and weren’t deserving.
There was no bigger statement than Ohio State’s 42-17 trouncing of Tennessee, giving them a rematch against Oregon. After the instant classic that played out in October at Autzen, fans were eagerly awaiting Part 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium in December.