Watch Ohio State vs Tennessee game today: Channel, time, streaming info

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The first taste of the 12 team College football playoff has arrived for fans and it brings a rare treat.

For only the second time ever, No. 8 Ohio State football (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten) game against Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) in a first-round CFP game from Ohio Stadium in Columbus.

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The Buckeyes and Vols have met only once on the gridiron, a 20-14 Tennessee victory in the 1996 Citrus Bowl in Orlando. Future Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning had 182 yards passing in the win for the Vols. Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer Eddie George had 101 rushing yards and a score in the loss.

Ohio State is coming off a 13-10 loss to rival Michigan in its last game on Saturday, Nov. 30. Buckeyes has had to sit on the biggest upset loss in “The Game” in its history. Meanwhile, Tennessee defeated rival Vanderbilt 36-23 in its last time playing on the same day.

How to watch Ohio State vs. Tennessee CFP first-round game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

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Ohio State offensive lineman Seth McLaughlin

Ohio State center Seth McLaughlin speaks to the National Football Foundation.

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What channel is Ohio State vs Tennessee on today?

Buckeyes vs. The Vols game will be televised nationally on ABC and ESPN. Chris Fowler (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) will get the call from the booth, while Holly Rowe will serve as the sideline reporter.

The game can also be streamed on the ESPN app or Fubothe latter of which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers select users a free trial.

Ohio State vs Tennessee time today

  • Date: Saturday 21 December
  • Start time: 8 p.m. ET

Ohio State and Tennessee play at 8:00 PM ET at Ohio Stadium in Columbus for a first round College Football Playoff game. The winner meets no. 1 Oregon in the CFP quarterfinals on New Year’s Day.

Ohio State vs Tennessee Predictions, Picks, Odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM from and including Thursday 19 Dec

  • Odds: Ohio State (-7.5)
  • Above/below: 46.5
  • Money line: Ohio State (-300) | Tennessee (+240)

Forecast: Ohio State 27, Tennessee 24

The Buckeyes host the visit Volunteers in cold weather to advance to the quarterfinals and have a chance at a regular-season rematch against No. 1 Oregon.

Ohio State Football Program 2024

  • Saturday 31 August: vs. Akron (W, 52-6)
  • Saturday 7 September: vs. Western Michigan (W, 56-0)
  • Saturday 14 September: CITY
  • Saturday 21 September: vs. Marshall (W, 49-14)
  • Thursday 26 September: at Michigan State* (W, 38-7)
  • Saturday 5 October: vs. Iowa* (W, 35-7)
  • Saturday 12 October: at no. 3 Oregon* (L, 32-31)
  • Saturday 19 October: CITY
  • Saturday 26 October: vs. Nebraska* (W, 21-17)
  • Saturday 2 November: at no. 3 Penn State* (W, 20-13)
  • Saturday 9 November: vs. Purdue* (W, 45-0)
  • Saturday 16 November: at Northwestern* (W, 31-7)
  • Saturday 23 November: vs. no. 5 Indiana (W, 38-15)
  • Saturday 30 November: vs. Michigan* (L, 13-10)
  • Saturday 21 December: vs. no. 6 Tennessee (CFP First Round)
  • Record: 10-2, 7-2 Big Ten

* Denotes Big Ten games

Tennessee football 2024 schedule

  • Saturday 31 August: vs. Chattanooga (W, 69-3)
  • Saturday 7 September: vs. no. 24 NC State (W, 51-10)
  • Saturday 14 September: vs. Kent State (W, 71-0)
  • Saturday 21 September: at no. 15 Oklahoma* (W, 25-15)
  • Saturday 28 September: CITY
  • Saturday 5 October: at Arkansas* (L, 19-14)
  • Saturday 12 October: vs. Florida* (W, 23-17, OT)
  • Saturday 19 October: vs. no. 7 Alabama* (W, 24-17)
  • Saturday 26 October: CITY
  • Saturday 2 November: vs. Kentucky* (W, 28-18)
  • Saturday 9 November: vs. Mississippi State* (W, 33-14)
  • Saturday 16 November: at no. 10 Georgia* (L, 31-17)
  • Saturday 23 November: vs. UTEP (W, 56-0)
  • Saturday 30 November: at Vanderbilt* (W, 36-23)
  • Saturday 21 December: at Ohio State no. 7 (CFP first round)
  • Record: 10-2, 6-2 SEC

* Denotes SEC games

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