Tennessee vs. Ohio State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for College Football Playoff
The Tennessee Volunteers will visit Columbus, Ohio and attempt to upset the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday night. Can Nico Iamaleava and the Vols stun the Buckeyes in the first round of the College Football Playoff? Matt McCuen analyzes this Tennessee vs. Ohio State clash and provides his pick against the spread.
Matt McCuen - December 21, 2024, 10:30 AM EST
4 minTennessee vs. Ohio State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for College Football Playoff
The Tennessee Volunteers and the Ohio State Buckeyes will clash from The Shoe in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
The Vols will be making their first appearance in the College Football Playoff. Head coach Josh Heupel has done an outstanding job since taking over this program. Tennessee posted a record of 10-2, landing them the ninth overall seed.
These two programs have clashed just one time. The lone meeting came on January 1, 1996, in the Citrus Bowl. The Vols got the better of the Buckeyes, 20-14. Future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning led his team past a talented Buckeye squad.
10,582 days later, these two teams will play one of their biggest games in program history. Tennessee last won a National Championship in 1998, and are hoping to get back as soon as possible.
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Tennessee vs. Ohio State Odds
Tennessee vs. Ohio State Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: December 21, 2024
- Time: 8:00 pm ET
- Where To Watch: ESPN, ABC
Tennessee vs. Ohio State Prediction
Freshman Nico Iamaleva leads the team with 2,512 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Baton Rouge, Louisiana native Dylan Sampson has dashed for 1,485 yards and 22 touchdowns. Sampson has been one of college football's most dynamic running backs this season.
Dont'e Thornton has racked up 647 yards and six touchdowns to lead the team. The Vols have allowed just 14.9 points per game, which ranks fourth in college football.
Ohio State entered the season as the betting favorite to win the National Championship. Ryan Day and company are not satisfied with their ranking of No. 8.
The Buckeyes ended the season losing at home against arch-rival Michigan. Ohio State went into that matchup as a 19.5-point favorite.
The loss ended the Buckeyes' chances of winning the Big Ten and claiming the top overall seed. Ohio State's odds of +475 are the fourth best in the College Football Playoff. West Chester, PA, native Will Howard led the team with 2,860 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
Ole Miss transfer Quinshon Judkins led the Buckeyes' ground game with 805 yards and eight touchdowns. Freshman Jeremiah Smith has been the top target in the passing game with 934 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Ohio State ranks first in points allowed per game. The Buckeyes are a 7.5-point favorite. The total for this game is 47.5.
Tennessee vs. Ohio State Pick
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We will ride with the home favorite tonight.
The difference in this game will be the Buckeyes defense and the home atmosphere.
Ohio State will slow down Tennessee's offense and control the pace of this game.
Ryan Day and company will finally get a big-time win at home tonight.
