Ohio State vs. Tennessee
In the opening round of the college playoffs, we got a battle between Big Ten and SEC powerhouses. Ohio State is coming off a disappointing end of the regular season, while Tennessee is having a resurgence.
Here is our full breakdown of #6 Ohio State vs. #7 Tennessee. Check out the betting odds and the keys to victory for each team before placing your bets.
#6 Ohio State vs. #7 Tennessee: Betting Odds
The top oddsmakers have released their bets on the Buckeyes against the Volunteers and they’re favoring OSU by over a touchdown. Here are all the props for this exciting upcoming game between #6 Ohio State vs. #7 Tennessee.
#6 Ohio State
- Spread: -7.5(-105)
- Total: Over 47.5(-105)
- Money Line: -275
#7 Tennessee
- Spread: +7.5(-115)
- Total: Under 47.5(-115)
- Money Line: +220
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#6 Ohio State’s Keys to Victory
The 2024-2025 season was supposed to be the Buckeye’s comeback to the top to reclaim the Big Ten title. Instead, they were beaten by Michigan for the 5th time in a row and knocked out of the conference title game.
OSU now has to play a tough Tennessee team in the first round of the CFB playoffs. The majority of the pressure is firmly placed on Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.
Chip Kelly called the worst game of his coaching career against Michigan. To beat Tennessee, the only key to victory for Ohio State is playing up to their talent.
The Buckeyes have a deep and talented roster and need to find their confidence again before next week’s game. If they find their confidence and play up to their talent, they will win this home playoff game.
#7 Tennessee’s Keys to Victory
Tennessee is coming into the CFB playoffs in better shape than Ohio State, but this team has questions to answer. They beat a top-ten team in Alabama and also got soundly defeated by another top-ten team in Georgia.
We don’t know what Volunteer team is going to show up, which is why the spread is -7.5 favoring OSU. However, Tennessee has more than enough tools to come out of Ohio State with a win.
The big key to a Tennessee victory will be their top-ten rush defense. They have one of the deepest D-line’s in college football and they will need them next week to stop TreVon Henderson.
Tennessee’s other key to victory will be making a big play on offense to set the tone of the game. A big play by RB Dylan Sampson or WRs Dont’e Thorton Jr or Bru McCoy is a must.
#6 Ohio State vs. #7 Tennessee: Who’s Going to Win?
From reviewing this game, the only betting line that were confident in is the under 47.5 total. Ohio State and Tennessee are top-five defensive leaders in points allowed with both giving up less than 15 points per game.
That’s why we’re taking the under-47.5 score margin at -115.
