Ohio State vs Tennessee: Live Updates, Highlights, and Key Moments

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The 2024 college football season has been a rollercoaster for Ohio State, with Ryan Day and his team navigating setbacks, including a loss to Michigan and missing the Big Ten championship. Despite these challenges, the Buckeyes have a shot at redemption as they face Tennessee in the College Football Playoff (CFP) first-round game.

Game Overview

  • Date: Saturday, December 21

  • Time: 8 p.m. ET

  • Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • Broadcast: ABC and ESPN (Livestream on ESPN app and Fubo)

The winner will move on to the Rose Bowl to face No. 1 Oregon in the CFP quarterfinals. Both teams enter with identical 10-2 records, making this a clash of equals.

Game Highlights and Updates

First Quarter

  • Ohio State Strikes First: Will Howard connects with Jeremiah Smith for a stunning 37-yard touchdown, giving the Buckeyes an early 7-0 lead.

  • Dominant Defence: Ohio State forces Tennessee into consecutive three-and-outs, taking control of field position.

  • Henderson’s Big Run: TreVeyon Henderson caps a 58-yard drive with a 29-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 21-0.

Second Quarter

  • Tennessee Gets on the Board: The Vols settle for a 36-yard field goal, narrowing the gap to 21-3.

  • Turnovers and Momentum Shifts: Tennessee intercepts a Howard pass in the end zone, keeping their hopes alive.

  • Halftime Update: Ohio State leads 21-10, with Tennessee scoring a late touchdown before the break.

Second Half

  • Ohio State Extends Lead: Henderson and Judkins each add rushing touchdowns, pushing the score to 35-10 by the third quarter.

  • Key Plays: Howard throws a 22-yard touchdown to Smith, showcasing the Buckeyes’ offensive firepower.

  • Final Stretch: Ohio State secures a 42-17 victory, with backup quarterback Devin Brown finishing the game.

Key Stats

  • Will Howard (Ohio State): 311 yards, 24/28 passing, 2 touchdowns.

  • Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State): 102 yards, 6 receptions, 2 touchdowns.

  • Tennessee’s Offence: Struggled against Ohio State’s defensive line, gaining just 16 yards in the first quarter.

Historical Context

  • Previous Meeting: Tennessee defeated Ohio State 20-14 in the 1996 Citrus Bowl.

  • Series Record: Tennessee leads 1-0.

How to Watch

  • TV: ABC/ESPN

  • Radio: 97.1 FM

  • Livestream: ESPN app, Fubo (free trial available).

Betting Odds

  • Spread: Ohio State -7.5

  • Over/Under: 46.5

  • Moneyline: Ohio State (-300), Tennessee (+240) (Source: BetMGM).

Weather Updates

  • Kickoff Conditions: 24°F, partly cloudy with minimal rain chances.

Injury Reports

  • Squirrel White (Tennessee): Left in the first half with a noticeable limp; status uncertain for the second half.

Season Recap

Ohio State (10-2)

  • Notable Wins: No. 3 Penn State, Purdue.

  • Losses: Michigan, No. 1 Oregon.

Tennessee (10-2)

  • Notable Wins: No. 7 Alabama, No. 15 Oklahoma.

  • Losses: Georgia, Arkansas.

Key Takeaways

Ohio State’s high-powered offence and dominant defence proved too much for Tennessee. The Buckeyes now set their sights on a rematch with Oregon in the Rose Bowl.

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