Tennessee riots Ohio State 42-17 in College Football Playoff to reaches Quarterfinals in Rose Bowl.
Ohio State shook off the issues that appeared during the loss to Michigan in the regular season finale and showed up when it mattered most, beating Tennessee 42-17 in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
After putting up only 10 points against the Wolverines, fans of the scarlet and gray were calling for head coach Ryan Day to be let go, with many believing the future of his job hinges on how the College Football Playoff goes. So far, he seems safe after a fast start shook Tennessee and the Volunteers couldn’t recover, unable to play the stout defense they had all season.
The connection between Ohio State quarterback Will Howard and receiver Jeremiah Smith ruled the night with the signal-caller throwing for 311 yards and two touchdowns, both of which went to Smith. The freshman receiver had 103 yards.
The win sends Ohio State to the Rose Bowl Game, where it will meet the top-seeded Oregon Ducks in a rematch of a thriller from earlier this season. It just might be the most highly-anticipated quarterfinal matchup.
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What time is the Tennessee-Ohio State CFP game on TV Saturday?
The Tennessee Volunteers and Ohio State Buckeyes will play at 7 p.m. CT Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.
Time: 8 PM ET/7 PM CT/5 PM PT
What channel is Tennessee vs Ohio State CFP game on TV Friday?
The Tennessee Volunteers and Ohio State Buckeyes will air on ABC/ESPN at 7 p.m. CST Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.
How to watch Tennessee vs. Ohio State, TV channel and streaming
Tennessee vs. Ohio State will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN.
ABC can be viewed through linear and cable TV and via live TV streaming apps such as YouTubeTV or FuboTV. ESPN can be viewed through cable TV or via live TV streaming apps.
CFP first-round odds,: Ohio State vs. Tennessee, Betting lines
The Ohio State Buckeyes are favorites to defeat the Tennessee Volunteers, according to the BetMGM college football odds.
Odds as of Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Spread: Ohio State (-7.5)
Moneylines: Ohio State (-300); Tennessee (+240)
Over/under: 46.5
Ohio State vs. Tennessee CFP game first-round predictions:
USA Today: No. 8 Ohio State over No. 9 Tennessee
ESPN: Ohio State has 65% chance to win
According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the Ohio State Buckeyes have a 65.5% chance to beat the Tennessee Volunteers in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
College Football Network: Ohio State 27, Tennessee 23
Sports Illustrated: Tennessee Volunteers
James Parks writes: "Tennessee +7.5 ... We’re taking the Vols to win straight-up on the road given their outright advantage on a very dominant defensive front, which should overpower a Buckeyes offensive line down two key starters to injury, while Dylan Sampson and Tennessee’s gifted ground game do the rest."
No. 8 Ohio State vs No. 9 Tennessee College Football Playoff ticket prices
Ohio State and Tennessee on StubHub at Ohio Stadium in Columbus tickets range from $123-$503.
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