What we learned from Ohio State's emphatic playoff win over Tennessee

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State looked like its old self again in its emphatic 42-17 win over Tennessee in the opening round of the College Football Playoff Saturday night.

And in returning to winning ways, the Buckeyes washed away at least some of the sting of their loss to Michigan three weeks prior and reignited hopes of a national championship, which is now just three victories away.

"You're going to be defined by the way you handle adversity in life. As a person, as a man, as a dad," head coach Ryan Day said.