How to watch Ohio State vs. Tennessee: CFP First Round TV Channel Live Stream – December 21, 2024

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No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2) host No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (10-2) at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Kick-off is at 8 PM ET, and Ohio State is a 7-favorite.

The game is on ABC/ESPN if you’re looking for how to watch.

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How to watch Ohio State vs. Tennessee

• When: Saturday 21 December 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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• Ohio State vs. Tennessee Predictions

Ohio State’s 2024 schedule

Ohio State 2024 stats and insights

• On defense, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit, giving up just 241.1 yards per carry. match. The offense ranks 35th (423.8 yards per game).
• Ohio State ranks 38th in passing yards this season (254.3 per game), but has shined on defense, ranking second in the FBS with 144.3 passing yards allowed per game.
• The Buckeyes have clicked on all fronts this year as they rank 15th in scoring offense (35.5 points per game) and best in scoring defense (10.9 points allowed per game).
• On defense, the Buckeyes have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking sixth best by surrendering just 96.8 per game. They rank 58th in offense (169.4 rushing yards per game).
• Ohio State averages a 42.4% third-down percentage on offense (46th in the FBS), and ranks 28th on defense with a 33.5% third-down conversion rate allowed.
• With 17 forced turnovers (60th in FBS) against 12 committed (26th in FBS), the Buckeyes (+5) have the 38th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

Ohio State 2024 Key Players

Tennessee’s 2024 schedule

Tennessee 2024 stats and insights

• Tennessee has been a top-25 unit on both sides of the ball this season, ranking eighth-best in total yards per game (462.6) and fourth-best in total yards allowed per game (278.3).
• Tennessee has been dominant in pass defense, surrendering just 178.7 passing yards per game. competition (17th-best). Offensively, it ranks 63rd in the FBS by amassing 230.1 passing yards per game. match.
• Things have been positive for the Volunteers on both sides of the ball as they post 37.3 points per game. game (eighth best) and gives up only 13.9 points per match (fourth best).
• The Volunteers have been a top-25 rushing unit on both sides of the ball this season as they rank ninth-best in rushing yards per game. game (232.5) and seventh-best in rushing yards surrendered per match (99.6).
• Things have been positive for Tennessee on both offense and defense on third down, as it posts a 48.1% third-down conversion rate (12th-best) and surrenders a 29.5% third-down rate (fifth- best).
• At +5, the Volunteers own the 38th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 20 forced turnovers (34th in FBS) and 15 committed turnovers (40th in FBS).

Tennessee 2024 key players

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