Brr! Winter adds an old-school challenge to the CFP. Visiting teams insist it's 'snow' problem

Asked if playing in near-freezing weather at Ohio State might pose a challenge for his team, Tennessee coach Josh Heupel quickly noted that it wouldnt be the Volunteers first rodeo with the cold.

Kicker Max Gilbert even posted a photo last week standing with teammates as light snow fell before a morning practice.

And, Tennessee beat cross-state rival Vanderbilt last month on a tundra of sorts with a kickoff temperature of 41 degrees (5 Celsius) before dropping to the 30s in the fading daylight.

A combination of heated benches, portable heaters and extra layers helped take the chill off, along with a 36-23 comeback victory.

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