I don't think that's trueTennessee easily had the most embarrassing loss this season among the 4 opening round losing teams. And it isn’t particularly close - Arkansas was bad this season.
Indiana played not to get blown out and SMU was every bit as embarrassed if not more so.
Tennessee ran into a pissed off Ohio State team who most believe has the most talent. I never understood why anyone was picking Tennessee.
Sports are about matchups and Tennessee would have had a much better shot against ND or even us. I think we beat them but not as bad. Probably by 13-17.
The home teams is going to win in dominating fashion in most playoff games. See FCS.