- Tennessee earned a spot in the CFP with a 10-2 record and some key victories.
- Ohio State will aim to get back on track after their 13-10 upset loss to Michigan.
- These two teams last met on January 1, 1996, in a game that Tennessee won 20-14.
The Volunteers and the Buckeyes enter this NCAAF game equally matched. Our Tennessee vs Ohio State prediction sees the Buckeyes winning and earning a highly anticipated rematch with Oregon.
Tennessee Aims to Make Noise in CFP
The Volunteers are finally getting the CFP chance they’ve been waiting for, thanks in no small part to the expansion of the field to twelve teams. Their midseason win over Alabama helped cement them in the top-10. Tennessee came up short against Georgia, making them 1-1 against ranked teams. Ohio State should prove to be an equally tough test. Young QB Nico Iamaleava made major strides this year. He’ll be tested by the Buckeyes’ experienced defense and will need to be at his best to win here.
Ohio State is Flying Under the Radar
Ohio State’s loss to Michigan has a lot of people writing them off in the CFP. This includes the ranking committee, which placed them below a Penn State team that they defeated on the road. While their defeat was certainly concerning, it can also be looked at in a positive light. All teams have fluky, poor performances and the Buckeyes may have gotten theirs out of the way early. Their competitive games against #1 Oregon, #6 Penn State, and #10 Indiana prove they have what it takes to fight for the title.
Tennessee vs Ohio State Prediction: Buckeyes Pile it On
Despite these two teams being well-matched, Ohio State has some key advantages. Their defense ranks #1 in the nation and will give Tennessee’s gimmick offense fits. Iamaleava’s relative inexperience will be a key factor in this game. Meanwhile, the Buckeyes also hold a top-10 offense, leaving the Volunteers with no margin for error if they fall behind. Ohio State should pull away in the 2nd half.
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