Tennessee Volunteers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 12/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tennessee Volunteers vs Ohio State Buckeyes

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024

Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Buckeyes (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47

Ohio Stadium is the site where the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2) will take on the Tennessee Volunteers (10-2) on Saturday, December 21, 2024 in the College Football Playoffs. Tennessee opens as 7.0-point underdogs. The betting total is set at 47.

The Tennessee Volunteers come into this game with a record of 10-2 for this season. In their last contest, the Volunteers stepped onto the field against the Vanderbilt Commodores and notched a win by a score of 36-23. Against the run, the Volunteers gave up 108 yds on 31 tries, which averages out to 3.5 yds per run allowed. Tennessee conceded 8 pass completions on 18 tries for a total of 104 yards, and a completion rate of 44.4%. In the game, they tallied 73 plays which totaled 538 yards. The Tennessee Volunteers ran the football 47 times and totaled 281 yds, which had them averaging 6.0 yds per attempt.

The Volunteers have earned 5,555 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Tennessee has totaled 22 passing touchdowns and 32 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 16 different times. Tennessee has earned 287 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 100 infractions for 820 yards. As a team they average 232.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 9th in D-1. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 37.3 points per game.

The Volunteers sit in 5th in the country when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 13.9 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 2.8 yards per tote and 99.6 rushing yards per game on the year. In total, they have given up 1,195 yards on the ground through 12 games. Regarding yards through the air, the Volunteers have allowed 2,144 yds which puts them in 13th in the nation. They have relinquished 178.7 yards per contest through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 56.8%. For the season, they are granting 278.3 yards per contest which ranks them 4th in the nation. They have granted 10 touchdowns by air as well as 10 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Buckeyes step onto the field holding a record of 10-2 for this season. When they last played, the Buckeyes took a loss by a score of 13-10 against the Michigan Wolverines. Ohio State conceded 42 running attempts for 172 yds (4.1 yds per rush). The Buckeyes pass defense allowed a completion rate of 56.3%, surrendering 62 yards on 9 for 16 passing. The Buckeyes finished with a total of 252 yards on 59 plays (4.3 yards per play). Ohio State ran for 3.0 yds per carry, finishing with 77 yds on 26 carries.

Regarding the points being put on the board, the Buckeyes are 18th in D-1 with 35.5 points per game. The Ohio State Buckeyes maintain an average of 423.5 yards/contest, which has them sitting 36th in Division 1. The Ohio State offense has totaled 481 penalty yards on 52 infractions, which ranks 125th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 8 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 248 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Buckeyes currently sit at 3,052 yards through the air together with an average of 254.3 throwing yards per outing, which has them sitting 38th in Division 1. They average 169.2 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 2,030 yards for the season.

Ohio State has conceded a total of 1,162 yards rushing (96.8 yards/game) as well as 10 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the campaign. They have allowed the opposition 4 touchdowns through the air as well as 144.3 yards/contest, which has them sitting 2nd in the nation. They have compiled 8 fumbles and 10 picks this season. The Buckeyes defense has taken the field for 706 plays, which has them sitting 6th in college football. The Buckeyes are surrendering 10.9 PPG, which has them sitting 1st in the country. Overall, they have given up 131 points.

Who will win tonight's Volunteers/Buckeyes college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Buckeyes -7.0

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