Spielman was at Ohio State during the late Earle Bruce days, when the team went 9-3, 9-3, 10-3 and 6-4-1 in his four seasons. He played in one Rose Bowl, in 1984, which ended in a loss.

Former Ohio State linebacker Chris Spielman is the No. 4 seed in the bracket and is matched up against former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett, who is the No. 5 seed.