Ohio State vs. Tennessee prediction, pick, College Football Playoff odds, spread, where to watch, TV, stream

The most intriguing matchup of the College Football Playoff first round takes place Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio, when No. 9 seed Tennessee goes on the road to face No. 8 seed Ohio State.

The Buckeyes (10-2) come into the game reeling off a 13-10 loss to Michigan that has prompted questions about coach Ryan Day’s long-term future as the program’s leader. Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork has defended Day, even telling a local radio station Day will “absolutely” be back in 2025, but a fanbase that has already seemed to turn on the head football coach will be even more outspoken if the Buckeyes lose this one. 

Tennessee, also 10-2, had a big win (Alabama) and a bad loss (Arkansas) during a season where the Volunteers relied on a stout defense and a powerful Dylan Sampson-led run game to earn an at-large berth. The fanbase is fired up — Ohio State is worried enough about Tennessee fans invading Ohio Stadium to issue a public plea to Buckeyes fans to not sell their tickets — and believes in this team’s chances to make a run. 

Whichever team emerges victorious late Saturday night in freezing temperatures will prompt plenty of storylines that could have long-lasting ramifications. 

Where to watch Ohio State vs. Tennessee live

Date: Saturday, Dec. 21 | Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Ohio Stadium — Columbus, Ohio
TV: ABC | Live stream: fubo (Try for free)

Ohio State vs. Tennessee: Need to know

Ohio State needs to be more aggressive: In a disastrous 13-10 slugfest loss to Michigan, Ohio State ran the ball 26 times for a mere 77 yards. It’s understandable why Ryan Day and Chip Kelly want to go to the run game with Quinshon Judkins and Treyveon Henderson back there, but the offensive duo waited way too long to abandon it against…

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Author : John Talty

Publish date : 2024-12-20 22:44:00

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