Ohio State HOSTING Tennessee at Night in Columbus | Ryan Day, Buckeyes vs Josh Heupel, Volunteers

[@workin_progress22]

VOLS FANS will not be mad even for a minute! Heupel has saved our team we are all behind them 100% GO VOLS

[@kylemorgan4513]

TN should be playing in Knoxville... whether it be Ohio St or someone else. TN dropped 4 spots in the rankings after BEATING Florida at home in OT... Ohio St. dropped 4 spots for losing at home to a 3 td underdog... make it make sense... honestly, I believe both of these teams should be hosting

[@slimmike22]

I said the same thing we always end up getting screwed somehow

[@Vareciaa]

That’s fucked up gotta love that bucknut biased 🙄 rooting for the Vols to embarrass them!

[@szzl]

Honestly think the bracket is vastly screwed up. Klatt described it as the committee choosing the most deserving teams, not the BEST teams. I truly believe both of these teams would be semi finalists if they were on opposite sides of the bracket

[@OneAccord1]

There must be a “premier game”. Never forget the actual reason these things take place. It’s the same reason the seeding is attempting to favor Texas, ND and Penn.

[@brentwinter6416]

@@kylemorgan4513 ohio should have been penalized for losing to Michigan at home. Should be at Neyland for sure

[@brentwinter6416]

Tennessee fan here. I think Tennessee can very much win this game. The worry I have is, the Vols do not travel well. Big games on the road have been a problem

[@noonenoone6813]

ohio state doesn't play well at home, so I think it balances out.

[@johntucker5994]

I really was pulling for Tennessee to get the home advantage in the opening round. That would have been a great scene in Knoxville, and Tennessee fans deserve it. I am not going to argue the Committee's decision. I just wish the Vols were the #8 seed. I agree that Tennessee still can win this game. Defense travels. Also the pressure is on Ohio State. It will be important for the Vols to gain an early lead to reduce the crowd noise. Should be a great game.

[@MRBUCKNUTZ2]

We dont play well at home lol 😂 do ppl from Tennessee believe there own buffoonery?

[@livefromnowherenow]

its cold af in Ohio, I know it gets cold there - but not like here.

[@brentwinter6416]

@noonenoone6813 Yeah, the Michigan game may be an indication of things to come. Vols have a good run game. It being cold and possibly windy could work in the vols favor

[@mgway4661]

I’m probably the only Tennessee fan that thinks Ohio State losing to Michigan is a terrible thing for the next team they play

[@zackharris5998]

I think you have battered vol syndrome

[@EliteJ-vf6py]

Just hope. Big Ten crushes the Sec in the first round watch

[@zackharris5998]

@EliteJ-vf6py sec going to crush the big 10 for talking shit

[@KINGDOMHVAC]

Yes you are. Take the vols and the points

[@timlamb1156]

The reality is osu is scary after a loss

[@Conics98]

Welp looks like us buckeyes get the home game. There are a million people like me talking about the matchup, but as a columbus native and OSU alumni, if there are any Vols fans coming up for the game, do you guys have any questions about Columbus? We've got good food, a really nice campus bar scene, and the campus looks really nice especially during the winter. Hopefully you guys get to experience some classic Midwest love despite us repping different colors and have a nice time in cbus!

[@scottthurston6082]

Thank you for the offer of info and being a class act.

[@Conics98]

@scottthurston6082 ofc it'll be a good game! :)

[@griffinwhite6029]

good luck to you brotha, appreciate the kindness, best of luck to both teams

[@gooless1]

Real Talk

[@Dudethatwaslegitness]

I’m not goin to the game but that’s pretty cool,I went to the Arkansas game and their fans suuuck but then again they don’t win much, anyway may the team with the most points win🙏

[@Volss4life]

Man im so over the bias. I say TN needs to play to their potential and beat everyone. Make them respect us!! Period. Cause thats the only way they will. They gave us the absolute hardest path there so lets go shock the world. GOD BLESS AND GO VOLS

[@TampaDE5]

I've never seen a game with more pressure on a team and coach.

[@SharonWoodard-uh6bs]

Josh Heupel take your foot off the big Orange Gas panel and let's Go!!!

[@andersonhutsell8368]

There is no pressure on our UT team. It is all icing on our cake now! To be the best, you have to beat the best and when we top OS, Oregon, UGA we are the best.

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

Coach Moore would probably help Tennessee if they ask.

[@GritsandGraceSF]

Vols fans will absolutely not be mad. CH has turned this program around so much faster than anyone could have imagined. We are just excited to be in playoffs and see what we can do. Go Vols!

[@NautiParrot]

Go Vols!! ❤

[@zakwilliams6787]

As a buckeye fan im taking tennesse -2.5

[@johnmcgrawrules]

I get why you’d take an elite WR to start your offense, but if you’d take a safety over a D-Lineman then I question your understanding of defense. James Pierce or Omar Norman-Lott would be a much better place to start a defense.

[@michaelthompson729]

Michigan scored 10 points against OSU gaining 6 yards in 5 plays....the defense was put in terrible situations....thanks to OSU offense

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

Tennessee, bring your flag and plant it before the game.

[@Bexly]

Don’t be a jackass 😂😂😂

[@melo7969]

Yes. Please do it before the game

[@janehutchison4635]

I hope we have more class than that!

[@Cadence95pdx]

Dont worry, the Wolverwines wont be there to defend their other home 😂😂😂

[@melo7969]

@Chevrolete_L valid lol

[@dakotacalfee3890]

TN going to slow churn this game and come out with the win! But the defense will be dominant. And if we lose I’ll be here saying good game!

That’s literally how Michigan won. It wasn’t that OSU didn’t use their outside guys. Michigan just kept the offense on the sideline.

[@Rymann_23]

I love Heupel so much and he’s that guy for getting us to the CFP (shoulda been 2 years ago) but he has trouble on the road, especially at night. His only real win was 2 years ago in Death Valley with a once in a generation quarterback

[@christroy7289]

Tennessee needs to utilize the TEs this game!

[@blakehancock40]

If sampson ,thornton & squirrel are healthy for the vols its gonna be about 28-21 vols #rockyfntop

[@deathgrinderb3284]

they will be its like what 10 days away still.

[@di114n2]

If Tennessee just stick to ground game and bleeding the clock they’ll have the best shot . Do the Michigan strategy and make it ugly. Also I hope it’s 15 degrees and snowing like crazy

[@rodcoons4213]

bad weather favors UT for sure. Good luck UT.

[@MuscleTech__]

How u figure goofy

[@di114n2]

@ 🤦 I can just tell your a human with a 550 credit score

[@deathgrinderb3284]

we do that but we take about 5 shots down field. here and there.

[@GritsandGraceSF]

Because Tennessee weather is typically close to Ohio weather. In fact, game night is a 1 degree low difference. Sunday night, Tennessee plunges to 17 degrees while Ohio is a toasty 22 degrees.

[@ShawnConrad-tw8du]

I've lived in Columbus my whole life. Seen the ebbs and flows of the series. I get upset here but not like some people who take it next level. I get mad because OSU usually has more talent. Michigan games they've lost included. They do need to run the ball better. Every year Tress won and every year Meyer whipped their ass, they led in rushing. Look it up. I mean some years under Meyer they had over 300 yards rushing. Day has gotten away from that at times. Or the lineman aren't being recruited right. If they went to their strengths against Michigan, we probably wouldn't even be having this conversation. Don't change the game plan 2 days before the game. They definitely need some changes before next yr. Whether those will be under Day or not depends on how good the look against Vols. OSU win and he's safe. Lose it and I'd fire him myself.

[@anthonydidonato7692]

What they don't mention is OSU BEAT THEIR ASSES FOR 2 DECADES OSU BEAT THEM 8 IN THE ROW AND 6 IN THE ROW? AND THEY DON'T MENTION THAT HARBAUGH IS 3 FOR 6 AGAINST OSU CHECK IT OUT THOSE ARE FACTS.

[@naturallaw3333]

That Tennessee D and Sampson is going to eat.

[@TampaDE5]

Against the best D in the country in the Shoe? We'll see , gonna be so fun either way.

[@EliteJ-vf6py]

He’ll nah. Big ten shows how weak the SEC really is in this matchup. Game will not be close

[@129gribbz]

Lmao... elite

[@williamdyer8032]

@@EliteJ-vf6pysure bud. Everyone knows the big10 isn’t good except 3 teams that are overrated bc how trash the conference is. Sec is miles ahead top to bottom and it’s not even debatable.check the nattys last 20 years and the draft picks. 🤡

[@Allvolsports]

@EliteJ-vf6py with a twenty million dollar roster.. They should have an NFL schedule .. But that one team and state that answer by Michigan.. I think that's the name..

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

The greatest roster ever assembled, according to Crying Ryan, and best in a decade, according to Urban Liar.

[@ml1754]

Says a team that just paid 10 million for a freshman QB...10 million for one player lmao.

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

@ml1754 Michigan is finally in the NIL game. They begged not to go down this path. However, given today's environment. Michigan has dozens of alumni billionaires and millions of fans that now donate to a collective. 20 million won't get it in a couple years.

[@EricBanner]

Rent free huh? No playoff content for scUM so you have to come and hate on OSU? Enjoy the reliaquest bowl

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

@EricBanner Ohio Soft begs for attention, that's why we give so much. You can't make this stuff up. This is hilarious that the Ohio state Rep. Josh Williams announced Wednesday that he has introduced the O.H.I.O Sportsmanship Act in response to the fight that Ohio State started after the Nov. 30th game between the Buckeyes and Wolverines. Those who violate the law would be guilty of a fifth-degree felony = $2500 fine up to 1 year in prison. The Softies won't beat Tennessee at home they couldn't beat a 6-5 Michigan. Michigan has its natty in the trophy case already. Tennessee likes to rip down goal post and plant flags too.

[@EricBanner]

@@otisjohnjr.3023 yea that is dumb. Win the game and they won’t plant the flag. And yall just won your natty last week beating OSU cuz that’s what Michigan cares about. Beating OSU is more important than an actual natty. We are more focused on the playoffs than beating Michigan. Ryan Day is good against anyone but Michigan. The rivalry doesn’t mean anything anymore because of this new playoff system. So have fun with the poverty program that is Michigan and enjoy the reliaquest bowl and getting spanked by bama

[@closetglobe.IRGUN.NW0]

Yea Tennessee is a threat

[@greenwave819]

From a UT VOL fan to WOODRUFF AVE rise up!!!! this is THE GAME

[@johnmerwin5241]

If you think they won’t fire Day you don’t understand Buckeye football. Beating TTUN is the first and foremost requirement.

[@wirerat]

Freezing temps with little wind. Vols have good run game. Can't wait for this game. No matter who wins. Lord bless all the knees.

[@michaelwilkerson7990]

correction turn 2006 . Fulmer was fired 06 or 07. That's when the children of Tennessee began to wonder into the wilderness of purgatory. We were still a player up till 06..

[@bigstar5931]

@@michaelwilkerson7990 this guy knows ball. Fulmer fired 2008 after the Wyoming game. We played for another SEC title in 2007 against the same opponent as ‘01, LSU.

[@kendallcharles2722]

@@bigstar5931 Fulmer was actually fired before the Wyoming game.

[@WT-Sherman]

If the Bucks run the table - Ryan Day will be coach for life.

[@jimpann]

Nico is a RS-Freshman.

[@rebekahbowman2491]

I took that comment as future tense. Saying if this is as far as we make it, we have a bright future ahead of us as a 5⭐️ QB as a sophomore

[@shroomspls]

Still better than Howard 😂

[@GritsandGraceSF]

This was the match I was wanting in 2022, when both teams were neck to neck in offense and defense. I would have liked to see Hendon in a game with them.

[@kennethraff2002]

for me, this is best bets for week one playoffs I picked Tennessee to win I like the under and I will say 24-21 Tennessee wins. I pick them to win and it is due strictly by the teams that have given Ohio State trouble even with a healthier offensive line are not as good as Tennessee if Tennessee can in fact play to their strengths, they will win. They will wear Ohio State‘s team down and in my eyes they are more battle tested than Ohio State is probably not a very popular opinion. I think Will Howard is a better quarterback than Nico however under pressure neither quarterbacks are very good. I believe Will Howard will have a lot of pressure on him. Tennessee’s defensive line has not been given enough credit by sports analyst and it’s due. I think we will see the war one in the trenches by Tennessee and I think we’ll see some Josh Heupel high IQ offensive play calls to confuse Ohio State on offense

I agree with you on all this but one part. If you compare Nico to Howard, yes both get a bit dicey with pressure. I do think Nico is a better runner and maybe the best rollout passer in the country. Dude has thrown some dimes on the run. This to me gives the edge to Nico for QB.

[@kennethraff2002]

Agreed and it will take a good QB to win this game this game is IMO best bets for week 1

[@Pappavol]

If Tennessee can limit Howard , and make Ohio state a running team, it’ll be Tennessees game . Hope our coverage holds up GBO 🍊🍊

[@zackharris5998]

The disrespect the best defensive player is number 27 for Tennessee

[@jeffreyprice9790]

He has done nothing this season. He is very talented the coaching staff ruined his season by rotating entirely too much.

[@SSActorNr]

@@jeffreyprice9790 he's being double teamed, if you look at most of the games he's played in, there's 2 line men on him

[@braxtonbaumann7927]

@@jeffreyprice9790you don’t know ball, that much rotation on dline with so little drop off is an ELITE luxury, and despite that rotation Pearce has still affected games arguably more than anyone else on the dline. Highest pressure rate in the country as well as an improved run defense, ocs have to find a way to specifically keep him out of the play by running away from him or double teaming him

[@jeffreyprice9790]

@braxtonbaumann7927 James pearce hasn't done anything this season. Ofc there's no drop off it's not like miles Garrett is being replaced with nick bosa. Tennessee doesn't have 30 sacks as a team this season 🤦🏽

[@zackharris5998]

@jeffreyprice9790 he leads the country in pressure rate by a wide margin he gets tripple teamed and held alot

[@MichaelWilson-gi3gp]

Hey one thing I admire about Buckeyes program if you can’t win certain games Michigan and post season then your gone Ryan Day knows the writing in that contract so it is what it is a very tough job Fans don’t go for 3-4 losses

[@jeffreyprice9790]

Osu fans act like the world is ending if they lose a game period a 4 loss season would see the woody burned to the ground 😂. As a buckeye fan were not all that way though. We've never won less than 10 games in Ryan days tenure baring covid and then we made the natty and should've won the natty 2 years ago. It would be stupid to fire Ryan day although his troubles with scUM are more than concerning. Luckily for us they're not in the playoff 😂

[@basscat2107]

Tennessee should have had home field this game. Ohio State, losing at home at the end of the season to a unranked team, should of had playoff consequences.

[@dairyair5371]

“should of”???

[@flubidy]

​@@dairyair5371good catch! I'm sure he meant 'shudda'

[@Troy-fv9uq]

They beat two top 10 teams.

[@Alex-qw7sy]

You are being reactionary im a TN fan. OSU has better wins. Michigan gave them their 2nd loss. We already had 2 losses... how tf you putting them behind us when they have better wins lol.

[@george7341]

100%

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

Jeremiah Smith should have had at least 3 OPIs in the Michigan game. I don't know why he gets by with pushing off.

[@ml1754]

Because your weak DBs were draped all over him..

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

@ml1754 absolutely not if you look at the first one called with 7:30 in the first quarter. It was Jeremiah Smith that grabbed Quentin Johnson by the face mask and drug him along. Our weak DBs held the phenom to 35 yards receiving on 5 catches, which isn't exactly generational talent level.

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

@ml1754 given the fact that Moore and Will Johnson weren't in playing, it really showed how weak the OSU offense is. Will Howard certainly wasn't the QB that Kyle McCord is, that's for sure.

[@A_Realist]

@@otisjohnjr.3023 I think I agree with you man, Ryan Day teams are just too damn soft it’s embarrassing, I just hope we win

[@heathereley3115]

Buckeye fan here. After that embarrassing loss to Michigan, I have little confidence that Ryan Day has the mental toughness to be able to coach the Buckeyes going forward. I love the Buckeyes and always will, but I have zero expectations going into the playoffs. I can't even get excited after that pathetic loss to Michigan. I just can’t get past that. If there was any year we should have beat them, it was this year, and we lost.

[@austinhannaweather644]

Nico is a freshman

[@benjaminwatkins1305]

Rs freshman Sophomore year

[@ethangreen8831]

No he’s not

[@mgway4661]

@ethangreen8831yes he is

[@ethangreen8831]

@mgway4661, he’s a redshirt freshman not a freshman

[@IIISWILIII]

First year starter

[@IIISWILIII]

Vols are surging, Ohio st is fading. Gimme the Vols

[@EliteJ-vf6py]

Surging after beating who ? Ohio State shows the talent difference in the Big Ten on the 21st

[@bohica6067]

Surging against UTEP and Vanderbilt? Right on dude!

[@d2cardboardnovice169]

Tennessee’s defense shows up it won’t be close at all. Look at what a Michigan team did. Tennessee plays to their potential offensively and defensively they will win by 2+ scores. But that’s a big if.

[@Hawk_City]

Criticism I have is ohio state has one of the best passing attacks in the CFP, Tennessee has the worst Secondary in the CFP. And Ohio state has a better defense than Georgia and Arkansas. And the Ohio State playoff night game environment will be infinitely louder than the UGA and Arkansas environment. Plus it’s dead winter. Ohio state had the better offense, and defense. With better skill at the QB, WR, RB, LB, CB, And safety room, with Tennessee taking the OL, TE, and DL. Ohio state will win this game 31-20

[@d2cardboardnovice169]

@ not true at all our secondary is ranked in the top 15 in the country

[@d2cardboardnovice169]

@ and no way you have a better running back then Dillon Sampson. That is just ridiculous.

[@d2cardboardnovice169]

@ y’all had just over 2000 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns combined. Dillon Sampson alone had 1500 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns. Tennessee combined had 2700 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns. So you’re wrong about better running backs.

[@Conics98]

As a buckeye fan I must warn you though, in the Michigan game our issue was that we just ran at the two defensive tackles the whole game. I have absolutely no reason why. If you want a better idea of what our run scheme, the Penn State is probably your best bet of what we can manage. Credit where credit is due tho, Tennessee has done a masterful job on defense this season. Looking forward to it

[@Peruvian.Lama74]

Thank you! Everyone ignoring osu defense not being able to shut down the run against um! Mullings had 4.0 ypc when it should have been 2.0!

[@Charles-r1p1m]

Michigan would have liked to get at least 100 yds more rushing against Ohio State but so many of their runs were 4 yards or less...it was absolutely terrible play calling that helped Michigan have the ball a lot more than they should have had it ... don't see that happening again... Ohio State plays mad and wins by more than 10

[@jeffreyprice9790]

Ohio state has given up 1 100 yard rusher this season and give up less than 100 a game. You drinking the wrong tea Google is free.

[@rodcoons4213]

Totally disagree there is pressure on OSU. Everyone in the national media has been saying that every time the topic of HC job at OSU comes up and clearly it means nothing. The AD at OSU has already said Day has their support. In fact, I can’t imagine the situation in which Day gets fired. Obviously the OSU admin has accepted that losing to Michigan is ACCEPTABLE but they publicly just mouth the opposite. They have lost 4 years in row - he is still there. That is my proof. Further, every coach in the Power 4 has some similar pressure when they accept the job. The Michigan head coach certainly does as well.

[@othernomad]

From Michigan - go Tennessee

[@mantismd573]

As a life long buckeye fan. First off F michigan. Second im taking the natty over beating michigan everytime. Its just always been impossible to win it all without going through michigan first, until these playoffs. Its a weird position to be in now because that has been a part of what made it THE GAME, how consequential it was in the final game of the season. But it is what it is now. Im just glad we still have a chance

[@foxtown7662]

I love it!!OSU already overlooking Tenn starting with their coach.Nobody believes Tenn is capable of winning.Even though it’s at the shoe..I hope Tenn makes this a personal game cause nobody thinks Tenn will last

[@ArmedTherapy017]

Nobody thinks that.. we can’t stand our coach he’ll screw things up like he always does in bowl games and big games. You’re totally wrong. Nobody believes in the guy anymore. I think anybody who does is delusional…hes only getting more embarrassing every time a big game comes up.

[@joelstands9]

They are not

[@TampaDE5]

Not accurate at all. OSU fans are terrified of this game. We have no idea what team is going to show up and no faith in our head coach. And now we are facing a more talented team that can play a similar style to UM ? Not good.

[@joelstands9]

@ you don’t know that

[@YohanathanD]

Where TF did you get this? We as fans don't have much confidence in this win.... At all. I'm totally shocked it opened at 7+ for OSU.

[@Oldmandad007]

Im going to say something OS fans aint going to like..... Tennessee is going to win and its not going to be Days fault, they cant find a better Coach one dont exist. The man has 90+ win percentage. They will lose because Tennessee is just that good and for some reason nobody wants to give Tennessee the credit.

[@othernomad]

You’re right, but they won’t listen to such logic lol. They will route their coaching staff in the worst possible time late December early January

[@deathgrinderb3284]

im a tn fan. but day sux he plays rutgers 10 times a year. NOT IMPRESSIVE.

[@EricBanner]

@@deathgrinderb3284you’re a clueless causal. OSU played 3 top 5 teams this year lmao. And didn’t even play Rutgers this year🤣

[@braxtonbaumann7927]

@@EricBannerpenn st and Indiana are NOT top 5 teams. Quite possibly the most fraudulent top 5 teams there’s been in a while

[@BrianSimon-by6go]

You can’t even use the Ohio/Muchigan game as a reference. That is a huge rivalry game that goes beyond any reasoning. I’m looking forward to a Sec big10 matchup.

[@MichaelWilson-gi3gp]

It’s very simple Natty or Bust that’s been the Narrative all year and nothing changing so go get it Buck Nation 🏆

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

Yeah, watching Ohio State score 10 points will be so exciting to watch.

[@duke5867]

That’s 10 more than yall will score in the playoffs

[@guyrub1441]

Yes. As a Buckeye, winning a national championship will make it a great season for the Buckeyes. And if we win a few games it will be semi-acceptable. But I have serious doubts that the Buckeyes will do it, especially with the top-top rivals that will face. On the other hand, I have NO DOUBT, ZERO that the fans will be loud and do whatever they can to support the team at home (event if 90% of them would have been happy to see Ryan Day gone). Anyone who expects constant booing throughout the game has no clue.

[@GaryHenning-c9w]

I think we need to hire Urban fot this game and the next

[@jsmiles17]

As an Ohio State Fan..... I AM STRESSED!!! I know our players are better, but I have zero faith in our HC and Offensive Staff. Ryan Day and Chip Kelly showed why the NFL booted them. But here we are with the best roster with 2 Losses!!! OMG this stressing me out more than the Ohio State vs Georgia game.

[@THEOhioStateArchive]

In hindsight, I think MOST fans would trade a B1G championship for a home playoff game.

[@obi-wankenobi1750]

Yes. The benefits of a home playoff game are insane.

[@THEOhioStateArchive]

After the scene in Columbus last night, I stand by this. lol

[@brianstinson7757]

Big orange fan here - Tennessee defense was fine in the Arkansas game - it was the offense only scoring 14 points. Agreed the Georgia game was offense and defense. I give OSU a slight edge on a neutral field, so at home I think it will be too much to overcome.

[@jeffreyprice9790]

I expect it to be a good game. Buckeye fan here btw but something that isn't being talking about is how pissed off this ohio state team is going to be. They're extremely talented we all know that but having a chip on their shoulder and some vinegar in their piss they're dangerous. Rumor has it the team had a meeting after the Michigan game aired some stuff out with the coaches and the locker room is now revitalized refocused and locked in.

[@ZAESZONE]

I agree with everything you guys said about the Michigan game 100 percent. But to not bring up what level we reached vs Oregon IU and Penn state is kind of crazy. You can’t use only the Michigan game to analyze the Tennessee matchup… that’s called recency bias . Ohio state has all the tools in the world to win it all. Period. A loss to Michigan hurts yes. But it doesn’t change that.

[@Tithulta1]

It's really funny watching some OSU youtubes, they really really have no idea what's coming. Comparable weather, depending how TN starts, we can win this one.

[@Bexly]

Don’t watch too many. I’m old school. I remember the last time we played Tenn in a bowl game. Nothing but respect to the Vols from me.

[@waynecourt5970]

Georgia is overrated this year. The wr core drops the balls and their running game is suspect and that defense is suspect

[@waynecourt5970]

32 carries 116 yards. Bro wtf you talking about 1 missed tackle and like your co-host said they did nothing.. just stop with 5-11 200 pound back. We will stop him just watch.

[@ethangreen8831]

Go vols we’re gonna beat the buckeyes

[@gwhite7136]

The reason the Big10 and teams like OSU don't beat the SEC when it comes to the big games and titles is this. The big 10 is a bad rushing conference. I mean OSU is 59th, Oregon 53rd. PSU is 19th. So, the rushing defense are going to look good like OSU's but it's a false stat due to how bad the rushing offenses are in the Big 10. So, I don't think OSU is going to be able to run much against TN. That's a legit elite 1st SEC defense. Going to be tough and OU must go through the air. QB's have to be able to run well and throw to beat TN all in one QB and Howard just isn't that.

[@jeffreyprice9790]

The big10 beat 2 sec teams in the playoff last year in route to an all big10 national championship.

[@ml1754]

Check but OSU has a better defense than TN...look it up.

[@gwhite7136]

@@ml1754 Not even close. lol. First, in order to gauge which is better, we must looke at the offenses they have played. OSU has played one good offense and lost to it.. lol TN has played a number of decent and good offense and has faced much better QB's. I mean OSU lost to a Michigan team that has such a bad QB and offense, that UM doesn't even throw the ball. TN's defense is the best in the SEC and sorry OSU's just isn't near that. If TN had OSU' schedule, they'd be even better.. I do think OSU's D has talent and good against scrubs, except for the UM game. But we saw what happened when OSU faced a good SEC defense with UGA and this defense is like that defense UGA had, but probably better. Who you play matters, what offenses you play up against matters. The best defenses have always been in the SEC because you have more teams with good offenses in the SEC than any other conference. Let me know when OSU can hold all their foe to under 20 a game for 11 games?

[@kevindecot186]

As a buckeye fan, I’m not expecting much from Ryan Day.

[@SharonWoodard-uh6bs]

I think the Vols win this one,Tenn has plenty ways to win that we haven't seen yet don't be surprised if the Vols pulls this Win off especially if they come healthy . TENN -30 OHIO 17

[@sisco302]

This will be the second embarrassing loss in a row at home for Ohio State. This is not a good matchup for OSU. And they will still be reeling from the loss to Michigan. I can’t believe some people are still picking the Buckeyes to win it all.

[@ArmedTherapy017]

Yep, it’s gonna be ugly. I agree… you know why because Day is stillcoaching.

[@EliteJ-vf6py]

@@ArmedTherapy017Big Ten Crushes the Sec in the first round

[@flubidy]

Win it all? I got to get into sports betting.

[@ThreadAndCircuses1]

Arkansas shut Tennessee down. Georgia chocked Tennessee out.

[@JoeDunagain]

I'm a Tennessee fan and I honestly believe that Tennessee has nothing to lose. Pretty much all the so called experts think Ohio St is gonna beat us. So if I'm Heupel I'm going up there with basically nothing to lose and everything to gain. I'm gonna be loose and my guys will be loose and I'm gonna just let it rip!! I'm going to throw the kitchen sink at Ohio St and what happens, happens. Good luck Buckeyes But GO BIG ORANGE 🔶️ 🍊!!!!

[@VFL603]

Just an FYI. It is 30 degrees and snowing in Knoxville. Go Vols

[@JoeDunagain]

I'm a Tennessee fan. I think Ohio St is going to come out playing very hard and very well. IF Tennessee can hang in there and weather the storm and still be within 10 points or so at halftime then I think we have a shot to win in the 4th quarter. Obviously I could be very wrong. It wouldn't be the first time and it won't be the last time. GO BIG ORANGE 🔶️ 🍊. DON'T LET UP, PUT ON MORE STEAM!!!!!

If we are close at the end of the game, I like our chances because our run game. I fully expect some 20-30 yrd pop off runs against OSU and they aren’t used to that.

[@JoeDunagain]

Yeah I don't think they have seen a team quite like Tennessee. We're a lot like Michigan except we're a much better passing attack and Sampson is one of the best RBs in the country. Our defense is very much like Michigan too. Except we're deeper along the line and it's almost impossible to wear our d-line down. And I have faith in our CBs and the star position. If I have a concern on defense it's our safety play. On offense my concern is our o-line in pass pro. If we can hold up and give Nico enough time to throw that would be HUGE!! I have no doubt that we can run the ball against Ohio St. Maybe not for 200+ but somewhere in the 150+ range. If those things happen then I honestly believe Tennessee gets out of the SHOE with a HUGE WIN!! GO BIG ORANGE 🔶️ 🍊!!!

[@MM-br8tt]

Go Vols!

[@jakobbuckles4472]

I think this game is all bout coaching Josh Heupel can and will coach circles around Ryan Day. The question is, can Tim Banks out scheme Chip Kelly (No, he can't) and can Joey Halzle out scheme OSU's defense

[@JoseyWales-zw7bl]

Tennessee has to limit the penalties, and Nico has to have better pocket awareness

[@joshburns2240]

Tennessee will win this one

[@nickblankenbeckler7664]

Andy can keep the show going, but this Ari guy is pitiful. The way he talks Tennessee should not even show up as a vol fan I love it. Keep that big mouth rolling Ari.

[@TheGreatWestExpedition]

I won’t be mad if tennesse loses. We have nothing to lose and are playing with house money. Win or lose tennessee had a great year. We went 4-0 against our rivals, made the playoff, and our program is heading in the right direction. Lots of positive vibes for coach huepel. Day and Ohio state on the other hand, have everything to lose. And there is way more pressure on Ohio state.

[@jeffreyprice9790]

Pressure makes diamonds and pressure busts pipes.

[@justinlafever5653]

You guys are approaching this from a perspective that the Ohio State fanbase is a rational fanbase. These are the most spoiled, irrational and delusional fans you will ever meet! They were EXPECTING, as they always do, to go undefeated and win the Natty this year. They were expecting to get revenge for what Oregon did to them at their home in ‘21. They were expecting to finally blow the doors off Michigan this year. They’ve been to playoffs many times, and many times have fallen short. And when an irrational, delusional fanbase such as that (which is accustomed to the playoff stage, but falls short almost every time) gets let down in the regular season, they don’t have much fight left in them. They’re thinking, “Oh, here we go again!” On the other side, you have Tennessee. Whom has been chomping at the bit for this opportunity. Whom has been hungry for this stage. Whom has been starving for a chance to be back at this stage for over 20 YEARS!! Who do you think is going to want this more?! The winner of this game, is the team that wants it more. Period!

[@TristenCoon-bw3sn]

That is a dumb take. Fans cannot decide the outcome of this game, only the coaches and whichever players decide to show up can determine the outcome of this game. And if you knew anything about us OSU fans outside of the delusional cocky one's you'd know that none of us actually have faith or confidence in Ryan Day and the coaching staff to use our talent to our advantage or scheme up an offensive and defensive scheme for this game to actually put our players in the position to win. So I'm not going to be surprised if Tennessee goes up to Columbus and blows us out.

[@justinlafever5653]

@ Fans dictate the culture of a program, genius!

[@TristenCoon-bw3sn]

@@justinlafever5653 Evidently not because if you watched Ohio State play you'd see that Ryan Day has dictated the Ohio State culture and the players play how Day is as a person, soft. Ryan is soft so therefore the team plays soft and softness has become the culture of Ohio State because the fans aren't soft or at least most of them aren't. Genius.

[@TristenCoon-bw3sn]

@@justinlafever5653 Plus the way you responded it seems like you just want to have an argument with Ohio State fans because your board and have nothing better to do with your time.

[@justinlafever5653]

@TristenCoon-bw3sn *BORED* not “board.” And if Ryan Day controls the culture, why is he in the hot seat with a 10-2 record?

[@NEOGENESIS101]

jermod is a beast

[@glennross78727]

I want talk to Sammmmppppsssooon!!!!!

[@dirtyhiggins5484]

Suckeye's are going down GBMF🍊

[@ArmedTherapy017]

Damn skippy 👍🏼

[@MRBUCKNUTZ2]

Get ready to cry

[@ArmedTherapy017]

@ RYAN DAY IS MY COACH!! Im a professional cryer!!!

[@anthonydidonato7692]

Were is ttun????? Home watching

[@masonhelms1617]

Not a fan of either, but osu qb is gonna shite his britches and throw picks just like he did vs Michigan

[@steelman0605]

You can really tell people who only pay attention to what they want, their conference, and have no idea about other teams. Don’t look at sos, don’t look at game film. Osu hasn’t played a defense like Tennessee only offense they seen close was Oregon. Maybe go back and look at actual game footage not just stats

[@williamdyer8032]

1000%. Casuals always in the comments makin themselves look dumb.

[@ThreadAndCircuses1]

Michigan, PSU, Oregon

[@PhillipFulm]

OSU fans wanted to fire their coach 6 days ago lol.

[@ArmedTherapy017]

Exactly right.. now he thinks he can rearrange the offensive line 2 weeks before the biggest game of the year. He’ll screw things up. I used to support the guy, but I’m over it.

[@duke5867]

A lot still do

[@Al-Rudigor]

​@@ArmedTherapy017I was with him until this last one. I'll support the team no matter what. Yes, a Natty would give him next year, but he can't lose again.

[@bri-manhunter2654]

They are as bad as Alabama fans.

[@ArmedTherapy017]

@ I agree I’m gonna cheer for the team support the team. I’m just tired of Ryan Day and his decision-making.. its terrible.

[@steelman0605]

Has osu even faced a top 30 defense this year?

[@bohica6067]

Yes. They’ve played against 6 defenses currently ranked in the top 30.

[@bohica6067]

And Tennessee has played against 1 currently ranked in the top 30. Sorry bud.

[@marvinrobinson3981]

​​@@bohica6067Al and UGA should have top 30 defenses right? So you just told a lie!

[@marvinrobinson3981]

​@@bohica6067pls name the 6??

[@Labhran]

@@marvinrobinson3981Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Oregon, Nebraska and Penn State. Both top 30 in yards and points.

[@Allvolsports]

Ohio can not stop the run and struggles with that from what I've seen.. Sampson rushes for a hundred and fifty and two TD.. Tenn goes to Columbus and pulls the upset off 24-14.. Moving on to Oregon...

[@ArmedTherapy017]

I don’t think it’ll be an upset… ever since we lost our two best offensive lineman we’ve looked like crap… and Day will get in the way as usual he’ll screw things up

[@ArmedTherapy017]

Plus osu linebackers cant cover or stop anything in the middle..gonna be ugly

[@Mattmusic11111111]

Ohio state doesn’t struggle against the run you ain’t watching OSU games

[@ArmedTherapy017]

@ Ohio state struggles with Ryan Day and big games..did u watch MICHIGAN run at the end of the game and bounced it to win the game!!?!? What game were you watching?!

[@TampaDE5]

​@@ArmedTherapy017OSU D gave up 6 points to Michigan, just stop it. (No I don't hold the pick down to the 2 against the D) OSU ran 7 offensive plays in the 4th quarter for 0 yards. D on the field the entire 4th quarter , of course they gassed out yet still held to a FG with day fucking them on offense.

[@suric4828]

I got Ohio State on this one. That stadium is going to be rocking and it’s going to be real cold.

[@mmatube47]

🎵ROCKY TOP, YOU’LL ALWAYS BE HOME SWEET HOME TO ME!🎵 Get ready to hear that all game Ohio😂

[@DJRonBurgandy]

Ohio State struggles to control line of scrimmage. Tennessee had two defensive lineman that are top 50 picks in the NFL. There offensive line is jus as big if not bigger than Ohio states defensive line. Idk Tennessee might do it

[@jeffreyprice9790]

Osu has the no 1 pressure rate in the country without blitzing and they have only given up 11 sacks on the season have 2 backs averaging greater than 6 yards a carry and have allowed 1 100 yard rusher and average something like 88 yards on the ground a game. Yet they struggle to control the line of scrimmage😂. You're definitely a casual

[@jamesconner3437]

I really thought that once Day had Kelly with him, Ohio State was going to be amazing. That story not playing out has to be what is wrong.

[@Mostmemorable12]

Dont forget we already got our mental break breakdown loss out of the way with Georgia....So Tennessee should be ready to play .That was just 2 games ago.Go Vols...& Go SEC until and unless Tennessee meets you in the future...i havent looked at the bracket yet..so im not sure if thats possible...Go Big Freakin 🍊...

[@defpoet34]

Howard is the reason they will lose

[@WT-Sherman]

Michigan was able to complete a couple of passes on their final drive .

[@michtarragon4665]

I have no faith in Day having the team positioned to win this. I’ll still watch, but with no expectations.

[@g-man2228]

How’d that Michigan game go….🤣👊🏻🏈

[@ArmedTherapy017]

Exactly how Day planned it.. thought you knew… run the ball right in the middle over and over again…knew it was gonna happen. We just like to look as terrible as possible in the biggest-games possible.

[@duke5867]

Better than yalls Georgia game 😂😂😂

[@ArmedTherapy017]

@@duke5867 yea we’re good!! Days in control!!! 😂

[@highwaytay]

You using the biggest rivalry game in college SPORTS as a reference is the only ammo you got? go do some homework kid

[@ArmedTherapy017]

@ you’re hilarious I’m 50 years old. I think you need to go do your homework. Kid.. i’m starting to believe the people down here in the south are correct. We have the dumbest fans in the world… anyone of you fools who think Ryan day is gonna win this national championship hit me up!!! Place your money where your mouth is!!! please for the love of God hit me up for real!!

[@DarrinHensley]

Tennessee isn’t as good player for player? You mean offensive players and offensive players right? The Tennessee defense is definitely as good as OSWHO offense player for player.

[@jeffreyprice9790]

Ohio state is more talented at every position.

[@nuttybuckguy9813]

Ari tells us every day that he is horrible at his job. Yet here we are, years later, watching him pretend to know football.

[@matthewwinn1306]

Go Vols.

[@tylerphelps9275]

I lean OSU and the under. My question is can OSU get ready for Tennessees unique offensive scheme. SEC teams have seen it for years and adjusted. Often times in bowl games or ooc games Tennessee takes over and Defs are confused.

[@jeffreyprice9790]

Tennessee hasn't scored more than 30 points on a single fbs or p4 team all season that isn't .500 or below.

[@tylerphelps9275]

@ You missed the lean OSU part?

[@EdinSukanovic]

Travis hunter is best defensive player

[@JetplaneVOL]

I don’t think their roster is any better than Tennessee tbh. Especially showing the results of this season

[@Bexly]

It isn’t. Stop listening to the 20 million dollar rhetoric. Tennessee is a very good team and I’m excited to see the Buckeyes play them 🫡

[@jeffreyprice9790]

Ohio state is more talented at every position. Check the rosters it's not even close. Our wr4 would be your best wr by a mile. Carnell tate would've been your wr 1 as a freshman you wanted him so bad and he is osu wr3 as a sophomore.

[@papateeins.c.155]

Tennessee 38 and OSU 23; Go Vawls🍊🍊

[@coltonditmore9087]

Huh? Tenn got shut out in the 2nd half against Georgia and only scored 14 against Arkansas. Secondary isnt perfect but the D wasnt the issue at all.

[@ryanl.luttrell8042]

They messed up giving Heup this much time to prepare for a big 10 team .. a big 10 team that's recently crapped themselves!

[@Conorj398]

Crazy how no one likes to give Michigan’s defensive game-plan any credit. Took away the deep ball by dropping back and positioned their LBs in a way that dared OSU to run the ball up the gut. This idea that OSU could have just tossed the ball deep or to the outside just isn’t true. The way they should combated Michigan’s game-plan was slants to the middle of the field, as that’s specially the area that Michigan left open.

[@tateballard2140]

Yeah Ari is an OSU fan.

[@nathanhyatt5869]

OSU wins if they can blitz every other down and stop the run. They also need Will to play without turnovers. They need Jeremiah with at least 10 targets. All Tennessee has to do is run the ball well and they will win. I think there’s more that OSU has to do to win than Tennessee. Got my tickets yesterday go bucks.