Sat Dec 21 22:40:00 UTC 2024: **Ohio State Buckeyes to Face Tennessee Volunteers in College Football Playoff Showdown**
COLUMBUS, OH – The College Football Playoff’s expanded 12-team format kicks off with a highly anticipated matchup between the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2) and the Tennessee Volunteers (10-2). This marks only the second meeting between the two teams, with their last encounter being a 20-14 Tennessee victory in the 1996 Citrus Bowl. The game, set for 8 p.m. ET on December 31st at Ohio Stadium, will be broadcast nationally on ABC and ESPN.
Ohio State, reeling from a recent upset loss to Michigan, will look to overcome their setback against a Tennessee team fresh off a win against Vanderbilt. The Buckeyes will have home-field advantage, but face a tough challenge from the Volunteers. Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will provide commentary for the game, with Holly Rowe reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options include the ESPN app and FuboTV.
The winner of this first-round clash will advance to the quarterfinals to face the No. 1 Oregon Ducks on New Year’s Day. Early predictions favor Ohio State with a close 27-24 victory.
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