In a highly anticipated matchup, the Tennessee Volunteers (10-2-0) will face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2-0) at Ohio Stadium. Both teams enter the game with identical records, but their recent performances tell different stories. Tennessee comes into the contest riding a two-game winning streak, while Ohio State is looking to bounce back after suffering a loss in their last outing.
Offensively, Tennessee has been prolific, averaging 463.5 yards per game and scoring 37.2 points per game, led by quarterback Nico Iamaleava and running back Dylan Sampson. In contrast, Ohio State boasts a balanced attack, averaging 423.5 yards per game and scoring 35.5 points per game, with standout performances from quarterback Will Howard and receiver Jeremiah Smith. Defensively, both teams have shown strength, with Ohio State allowing an average of 10.9 points per game compared to Tennessee’s 13.9. This clash promises to be a compelling battle between two top-tier programs.
Tennessee at Ohio State Game Information
Game Date: December 21, 2024
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPNEWS
Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Ohio State Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 10-2-0
Conference Record: 7-2
Division Record: 10-2
Streak: Lost 1
Ohio State Offensive Statistics
Total Offense: 5082 yards (Avg. 423.5 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 3052 yards (Avg. 254.3 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 2030 yards (Avg. 169.2 yards per game)
Points Scored: 426 points (Avg. 35.5 points per game)
Ohio State Defensive Statistics
Total Defense: 2893 yards (Avg. 241.1 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 1731 yards (Avg. 144.2 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1162 yards (Avg. 96.8 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 131 points (Avg. 10.9 points per game)
Ohio State Individual Stat Leaders
Passing: Will Howard, 227 Completions/314 Attempts, 2860 Yards, 27 Touchdowns, 8 Interceptions
Rushing: Quinshon Judkins, 147 Attempts, 805 Yards, 8 Touchdowns
Receiving: Jeremiah Smith, 57 Receptions, 934 Yards, 10 Touchdowns
Tackles: Cody Simon, 39 Tackles
Sacks: JT Tuimoloau, 6 Sacks
Interceptions: Davison Igbinosun, 2 Interceptions
Tennessee Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 10-2-0
Conference Record: 6-2
Division Record: 9-2
Streak: Won 2
Tennessee Offensive Statistics
Total Offense: 5562 yards (Avg. 463.5 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 2772 yards (Avg. 231.0 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 2790 yards (Avg. 232.5 yards per game)
Points Scored: 447 points (Avg. 37.2 points per game)
Tennessee Defensive Statistics
Total Defense: 3339 yards (Avg. 278.2 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 2144 yards (Avg. 178.7 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1195 yards (Avg. 99.6 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 167 points (Avg. 13.9 points per game)
Tennessee Individual Stat Leaders
Passing: Nico Iamaleava, 199 Completions/303 Attempts, 2513 Yards, 19 Touchdowns, 5 Interceptions
Rushing: Dylan Sampson, 256 Attempts, 1485 Yards, 22 Touchdowns
Receiving: Dont’e Thornton Jr., 25 Receptions, 647 Yards, 6 Touchdowns
Tackles: Boo Carter, 25 Tackles
Sacks: James Pearce Jr., 7.5 Sacks
Interceptions: Jermod McCoy, 4 Interceptions
