On a field full of future high NFL draft picks on a frigid winter night, the 19-year old freshman playing in his first playoff game looked the best of all of them. Watching Ohio State freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith race past Tennessee defenders trying to stop him in one-on-one coverage was perhaps the most impressive performance of any freshman this season.

The No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes erased any doubts about their readiness entering Saturday night’s matchup against the No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers, jumping out to a fast start and never looking back, ultimately securing a dominant 42-17 victory.

And then Tennessee made a big mistake and left Jeremiah Smith in one one-on-one coverage. Howard saw the mismatch and took advantage, lofting the ball where only Smith could come down with it. Bullseye and the Buckeyes are up 7-0 early in the first quarter.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is truly a phenom. The freshman star got Ohio State off to a terrific start with a 37-yard touchdown catch in t

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith thought his battle with Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy in the opening round of the College Football Playoff

The Ohio State Buckeyes exploded onto the College Football Playoff scene on Saturday evening. With an "Orange Takeover" being discussed across social media, the Buckeyes offense quickly silenced any chance that the Tennessee Volunteers had to pull off an upset.