The top of the national title odds board remained the same after the four first-round games. Ohio State is still the favorite.

More details have emerged regarding Ohio University's firing of head football coach Brian Smith, who allegedly had an extramarital affair with a student as well as alcohol violations.

According to records obtained by USA TODAY, Brian Smith was fired by Ohio University over an affair with a student.

The Ohio State Buckeyes enter the College Football Playoff looking to win their second straight national championship. As the No. 2 seed, they secured a first-round bye and play either the No. 7 Texas A&M Aggies or No. 10 Miami Hurricanes in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.

Ohio University football coach Brian Smith was terminated for cause after allegedly violating the school's alcohol policy in his office during the season.

Ohio fired first-year head football coach Brian Smith on Dec. 17 for cause after just one season at the school.

Ohio State is in the midst of College Football Playoff prep, but this Buckeye took time away from the gridiron to help families in central Ohio.

Brian Smith was placed on leave Dec. 1 and has vowed to fight his termination after just one season leading the Bobcats.

As the Ohio State Buckeyes gear up for the College Football Playoff with a chance to repeat as National Champions for the first time in school history as their