Tennessee Begins as 7-Point Underdog at Ohio State in College Football Playoff
Tennessee’s upcoming matchup against Ohio State in the first round of the College Football Playoff has set the stage for an exciting game, with Tennessee opening as a 7.5-point underdog with a total of 47.5, according to FanDuel. Scheduled for Saturday, December 21 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on ABC and ESPN, this game is sure to be one to watch.
The winner of this game will move on to face No. 1 Oregon in the Rose Bowl on January 1, with a 5 p.m. Eastern Time start on ABC and ESPN. It’s a great opportunity for Tennessee to showcase their skills on the national stage and compete against some of the best teams in college football.
Not only is Tennessee gearing up to take on Ohio State, but the playoff bracket also features other exciting matchups. Starting on Friday, December 20, No. 10 Indiana will face off against No. 7 Notre Dame in an 8 p.m. ET start on ABC and ESPN. The action continues on Saturday with No. 11 SMU going head-to-head with No. 6 Penn State at Noon ET, followed by No. 12 Clemson battling it out with No. 5 Texas at 4 p.m. on TNT and streaming on HBO Max.
For fans looking to catch the Tennessee game, here’s how you can tune in:
**Start Time:** Saturday, December 21, 8 p.m. Eastern Time
**TV:** ABC/ESPN
**Streaming:** ESPN App
**Radio:** WNML-FM 99.1 in Knoxville (Bob Kesling, Pat Ryan, Brent Hubbs, Jayson Swain). You can also catch the Vol Network radio broadcast on local affiliates across the state of Tennessee.
As we anticipate this thrilling matchup, it’s worth noting that Tennessee has had a successful season against the spread, going 7-5 during the regular season. With impressive wins and close games, the Vols have shown they are a force to be reckoned with on the field.
Ohio State, on the other hand, went 6-6 against the spread, ending the regular season with a tough loss to Michigan. But as we know, anything can happen in college football, and both teams will be bringing their A-game to this playoff contest.
Mark your calendars for what promises to be an action-packed showdown between Tennessee and Ohio State in the College Football Playoff. With so much on the line, fans can expect an intense battle on the gridiron as these two teams vie for a chance to advance in the tournament.
