The College Football Playoff first round will see the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2) hosting the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers (10-2) at 8 p.m. ET at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State is the favorite in the matchup, by 7.5 points.

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Tennessee vs. Ohio State game info

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ABC/ESPN
• City: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Ohio Stadium (Get tickets at Ticketmaster)

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Tennessee vs. Ohio State statistical matchup

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Ohio State leaders

• In 12 games, Dylan Sampson has rushed for 1,485 yards (123.8 per game) and 22 touchdowns.
• Sampson also has 19 receptions for 141 yards and zero TDs.
• Nico Iamaleava has thrown for 2,502 yards (208.5 per game), completing 65.7% of his passes, with 19 touchdowns and five interceptions in 12 games.
• On the ground, Iamaleava has scored one touchdown and picked up 317 yards.
• Dont’e Thornton has 25 catches for 647 yards (53.9 per game) and six touchdowns in 12 games.

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Tennessee leaders

• Will Howard has helped drive the Buckeyes’ offense this season, piling up 2,860 passing yards with 27 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 72.3% completion percentage.
• Howard has been providing value with his legs, as he’s run for 137 yards (1.9 YPC) and seven rushing touchdowns in 12 games.
• On 80 targets, Jeremiah Smith has 57 catches (4.8 per game) for 934 yards and 10 TDs in 12 games.
• Quinshon Judkins has aided the Buckeyes’ offense by running for 805 yards (67.1 yards per carry) and eight rushing touchdowns.
• As a receiver, Judkins has reeled in 15 balls on 19 targets for 109 yards and one touchdown.

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