Who did Lee Corso pick today? Week 17 ESPN's College GameDay headgear pick

ESPN's College GameDay crew found themselves in Columbus, Ohio, for Saturday's first-round College Football Playoff game between Tennessee and Ohio State. As always, one of the show's highlights was Lee Corso's famous headgear pick, a beloved tradition for college football fans.

Ohio State is eyeing a spot in the Rose Bowl against top-seeded Oregon, while Tennessee looks to pull off an upset in hostile territory.

In a game loaded with history and high stakes, Corso made his pick with his usual flair, donning the Ohio State Buckeyes headgear. Addressing the crowd, he said:

"SEC has played three games in Ohio Stadium. The record is 0-3. No, 2 and 3 were in the 1930s. I just mentioned it. ... Buckeyes all the way."

How to watch Tennessee vs. Ohio State

Date: Saturday, Dec. 21

Time: 8 p.m. ET

Venue: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

TV Channels: ABC/ESPN

Streaming: FuboT, DirecTV, YouTube TV and other platforms

Key players to watch

Ohio State's offense has been supported by freshman Jeremiah Smith, who set new school records for receptions (57), receiving yards (934) and touchdowns (10) in a single season, surpassing marks that had stood since 1984.

On defense, Caleb Downs has been a game-changer, earning All-American honors and becoming a finalist for the Thorpe and Nagurski Trophies. Quarterback Will Howard has also been key, completing 72.3% of his passes.

On the other hand, Tennessee's success has been driven by the outstanding performance of Dylan Sampson, who earned SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors with 10 100-yard games and 22 rushing touchdowns, ranking fourth nationally.

Quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been crucial, leading the team to several comeback victories with his composure in high-pressure situations.

James Pearce Jr. has stood out on defense, earning first-team All-SEC honors for the second consecutive year and recording impressive numbers in tackles for loss and sacks.