Tennessee vs Ohio State College Football Playoff Betting Line Update
State dominates No. 9 Tennessee in College Football Playoff matchup
As we gear up for the highly anticipated College Football Playoff game between Tennessee and Ohio State, let’s take a look at the latest betting odds. When the bracket was announced on December 8th, Tennessee was set as a 7.5-point underdog against Ohio State. Fast forward two weeks, and that line remains virtually unchanged as we approach the big game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday night.
As of Friday evening, the Vols are still holding strong as a 7.5-point underdog, with the total set at 46.5. Interestingly, The Action Network reports that a staggering 68% of bets are in favor of Tennessee.
The excitement continues to build as the showdown between No. 9 Tennessee and No. 8 Ohio State kicks off at 8 p.m. Eastern Time this Saturday, airing on ABC and ESPN. The winner of this game will move on to face No. 1 Oregon in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day.
The playoff action started on Friday night with Notre Dame taking down Indiana 27-17. Saturday’s lineup is jam-packed with a triple header, starting with SMU versus Penn State at noon ET, followed by Clemson going up against Texas at 4 p.m. on TNT and HBO Max.
Notre Dame has secured a spot against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. The winners of the SMU-Penn State and Clemson-Texas matchups will face Boise State and Arizona State, respectively, in the Peach and Fiesta Bowls.
For those looking to catch the Tennessee game, here are the details:
Start Time: Saturday, 8 p.m. Eastern Time
TV: ABC/ESPN
Streaming: ESPN App
Radio: Listen in on WNML-FM 99.1 in Knoxville with Bob Kesling, Pat Ryan, Brent Hubbs, and Jayson Swain on the call. The Vol Network radio broadcast is available on local affiliates across Tennessee.
In terms of performance this season against the spread, Tennessee went 7-5, with notable wins as underdogs against Alabama and strong showings in other matchups. On the other hand, Ohio State ended the season 6-6 against the spread, including a tough home loss to Michigan.
As we gear up for an electrifying matchup, all eyes will be on Tennessee and Ohio State as they battle it out for a chance to advance in the College Football Playoff. Stay tuned for more updates and let the games begin!
