Tennessee Football’s Season Ends in Lopsided Fashion to Ohio State in College Football Playoff

[@Aimeen_]

Don’t forget: Ohio State also pulled their starters and went through four quarterbacks in a playoff game.

[@clearlycaribbeanreb2895]

The talent gap was staggering. UT talked all that $hit and got smacked in the mouth for it.

[@andywilliams4942]

UT didn't talk anything, the fans did all of the talking and all of the trolling. The fans don't play the game.

[@Daniel-cx6zw]

@@andywilliams4942 Hopefully the fans learn the lesson the were taught.

[@thomasorzack5795]

I guess OSU is physical enough-TN run game was zero-WR's are Zero-OL was bad-DL was zero-DB's were zero

[@thomasorzack5795]

If you blitz you are in single coverage

[@robstn4640]

@@andywilliams4942I assume he means the fans, and he’s right.

[@supersayin1]

Our guys looked like highschool kids when they lined up against theirs. We looked small and slow everywhere! They had elite true 4* and 5 * RBs and WRs that had 99-101 ratings! We're going after 3* 180lb RBs while they have 5* 220lbs true NFL ready RBs! Man we have to recruit elite players with size and speed!! Kalifa Keith was our only true SEC sized RB at 230lbs, and we didn't even try to develop him and get him on the field. Their RBs were bigger than our LBs!! We benefitted from Bama and UF being down this year. We were lucky not to have played South Carolina. We have to re-evaluate what we consider a fit and if that fit is worthy of making a National Title! Changes need to be made! We got whipped by a true contender!

[@jeffreyprice9790]

You're right. The talent gap was apparent from the first snap. Osu is built like an sec team and has a top 3 talent composite in the sport. Tennessee was simply out of their depth.

[@demetriusevans4139]

But I thought being in the SEC automatically made y'all better

[@JohnEldred-ez8eq]

@@jeffreyprice9790 urban meyer blueprint

[@antonpatea7390]

@@demetriusevans4139that’s not the argument the argument is that the sec has the most blue chip recruits by far out of any other conference with talent spread out where as big 10 and others are top heavy then nothing in between for example Ohio has almost 90% blue chip players on their roster same with Georgia in our conference and Texas with Florida then we have a bunch of schools like Tennessee, kentuky etc with 50% blue chip players but in big 10 it’s only Ohio and Oregon 90% and the next best is only 35%

[@demetriusevans4139]

@@antonpatea7390 That is the argument made by most fans of the SEC. Let's not play games. When Bama wins, the rest of the teams tout the SEC. Y'all never stopped to think that ranking teams like Arkansas and Texas A&M early gives the conference a false sense of how great the conference is as a whole? These types of teams finish out of the top 25 ( Kentucky or Florida may be better examples than A&M) but the rankings at the time of their losses strengthen the SOS of the other teams, making it seem like they ran through a gauntlet. Names matter too. Beating Arkansas, Tennessee, Florida sounds better than beating Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan State.

[@lukewitchey6202]

OSU fan here, Heupel’s spread philosophy will work once the offensive line is there. Our 4 man rush got home a ton (especially beating the RTs). Iamaleava looked really uncomfortable sitting in the pocket and making quick decisions. I think recent recruiting successes will give him more time and take your offense to the next level.

[@andywilliams4942]

@lukewitchey6202 Our 2 Tackles are not that great. They are okay against lesser teams but not for elite football. Our WR have had a hard time getting separation all year. It doesn't help that our RB was injured. I think that our defense played good, not great, but OSUs offense played lights out.

[@lukewitchey6202]

@andywilliams4942 Sampson going down certainly allowed our safeties to sit back in coverage and react rather than worrying about coming downhill. I would’ve been curious to see how the game goes without the face mask early and Sampson healthy. OSU was the better team but first quarter obv wouldn’t have been 21-0

[@ryanlexander7661]

It will not work against elite teams. Uga has shown 4 straight times against us, when your regular 5 or 6 fronts can stop the run, heupel has 0 answers. He needs players running wide open off the run. When they dont get open, it's pointless. Works against the Kentucky and florida of the world, but not osu, ga, oregon etc

[@John-hs4om]

All the talk from vols fans saying they were going take the goal post really fired back😂 Sec is falling apart this year😂😂 O-H

[@anyam2073]

I-O that’s what we do just be quiet

[@TheNub082]

@@anyam2073 lmao I love this

[@patricksmith5282]

Congratulations! Big win against a mediocre team and a bad coaching staff! The perfect storm for you! Well done!

[@laudace1764]

You omitted to mention, in connection with the second quarter "comeback," that the Tennessee interception occurred on a blatant PI on Smith in the end zone that was not called, and after an absolutely terrible roughing the passer against OSU allowed Tennessee to go down and score at the end of the second quarter. The final score really didn't reflect the level of domination in the game. BTW, I happen to like the Vols, but as a Buckeye fan, I'm tired of hearing how great the SEC is--and yes, the SEC has a really good record against OSU, but all of OSU's losses against SEC teams came in bowl games played in the south, most of them right in the home teams' back yards. OSU is 4-0 against SEC teams in the Shoe. Makes a big difference.

[@appalachhaun_adventures]

It’s not that TN lost the game that sucks so bad. It’s the way they lost….

[@elilopez9463]

Y’all were gonna get whooped regardless get real…

[@PweeBurntPizza]

Im usually the type to give out praise and be a good sport. But Vols fans were yapping all week about this being an easy dub. Ohio St. just dismantled Tennessee. Doesn't matter if it was there at your house. Talent gap was just too much to overcome.

[@heartbreak25]

I haven't heard a single good thing about the Vols fan base in Columbus.

[@joshrussell1722]

@@heartbreak25huh? I was there, and except for what I saw from a few very drunk and obnoxious Ohio State fans being very rude to people that weren’t even interacting with them to begin with, I saw DROVES of OSU and UT fans getting along, cheering and joking with each other, shaking hands and hugging, etc etc… Like I said, not sure what you HEARD, but that’s what I SAW.

[@John-hs4om]

@@heartbreak25that’s sports, cry abt it

[@Pawpatrol119]

We got blown out and that’s the way it was! I’m 65 years old and used to attend all kinds of away games! Florida fans caused me to stop attending away games because they are crazy! Always wanted to attend an Ohio State game at their stadium!!! I did and what an experience! The fans were atrocious!!!We were on row 31 in our section as we were making our way up OSU fans stepped in our paths F you F Tennessee double birds in my 30 year old son in laws face! As bad as the fans were! The stadium was worse, actually had potable toilets inside the stadium where the concessions were being sold literally feet away! The men’s room had urinals facing each other so as you are taking a leak you get to look into the eyes of another guy looking at you doing the same thing! No it hasn’t been renovated since it was built this place was as nasty as the fans! Good for you Buckeye fans you showed your true colors! Thank You

[@delvisle]

@@heartbreak25nobody cares

[@MikeTheRebel]

I’ll take this over a Citrus Bowl. Playing against an elite team like OSU with a chance at the Rose Bowl was awesome. Coach Heupel will evaluate and adjust. GO VOLS!

[@KerryCarson-r3n]

He didn't adjust anything during the game, so why would he now just pitiful

[@marxist5ever864]

At least you don't have to get embarrassed even worse by Oregon.

[@Dad84]

We will see, after 4 years he’s not show much of an ability or want to adjust

[@Bama2ohio]

lol this is pure delusion. You got skull dragged 😂

[@JK-bn8ik]

SEC is overrated

[@clu63]

What are they rated? Where should they be rated? Walk through this statement here

[@Pawpatrol119]

@@JK-bn8ik hey man a 20 million dollar roster beat an 11 million dollar roster! That’s what happened! I hope you beat Oregon and will see what happens when you meet Texas with a 20 million dollar roster! You still are playing in the second rate conference

[@brutussmithers6341]

Caught OSU at the wrong time. Playing pissed but focused, at home, with the coaches job on the line.

[@johnnash1119]

I feel like if this game was in week 1-12, this game is 7-10 pt game This game was teams in drastically different head spaces and one team took full advantage of their 3 weeks off and the other played with their puds. There’s a talent gap yes but it’s not a 25pt gap, but there was a 25pt gap in coaching preparation

[@fodetoure1576]

This would happen anytime or most times if yall played us. Yal need to learn to respect the buckeyes. We only lose to the best -

[@johnnash1119]

@ I can assure you it would not happen in Neyland. And “only to the best” .. 6-5 Michigan the best?

[@marxist5ever864]

​@@johnnash1119nah, they would destroy you every time! Nobody iin the SEC has a chance against Oregon, Ohio State, or Penn State.

[@marxist5ever864]

​@johnnash1119 it would happen anywhere! Tennessee looked like a high school team. Ohio State's second would beat you every day of the week!

[@davidbaldwin4917]

Nico fought for his life out there and briefly created a spark. You’re out of your mind if you do not think he performed well Cainer

[@neylandsmaxims]

Nico did his best but there were some open guys on replay that he just didn’t see. He also had time on some of those plays. Hopefully he’ll improve.

[@D4nielP]

he played like ass be honest with yourself

[@davidbaldwin4917]

@ yes I think he will. His effort was outstanding though. I don’t believe any of these kids gave up. Nico stood out though and tried to keep them in the game

[@Al-Rudigor]

​@@neylandsmaximsNico doesn't really throw on the run. He needs to set his feet. Obviously he couldn't on Saturday.

[@susyGuy7]

Sad thing is, were never going to be like georgia and ohio state we were just a good 10 win team this year and nothing more

[@jeffreyprice9790]

The rare self aware vol fan. You're not as close as some fans wanna pretend you are. You need to win some of those recruiting battles. You just got to see the difference in talent first hand. It's hard to get to that elite level. You're not in the shadow realm anymore you've come a long way unfortunately you have about just as far to go to get where the vols wanna be. One step at a time. Brick by brick 😅. That joke may have been in bad taste. Too soon?

[@Al-Rudigor]

With NIL, Tennessee can be better than Bama, the Miss teams, Arkansas, UK, SC and Oklahoma. Texas, A&M, Georgia and UF will be the SEC powers going forward. It's all about the money. That's what I'm basing this on. I might be wrong about Oklahoma. They have some oil money too.

[@billytodd6022]

Disappointing end to a good season. We are better now than 4 years ago, but we were out talented, out coached, and outright embarrassed on the field in Columbus. Hopefully it will get turned around, but things need to change for sure. Always a fan GBO.

[@gailyates8084]

Merry Christmas Eric!!!!!!

[@larryhildebrand2585]

Elerbee is way worse than any ol coach I can remember in my 58 years watching/listening to the vols. He hasn't recruited a single ol starter in 4 years. And the way it looks we gotta get 3 or so more from the portal because of the 20 or so linemen he has brought in none are starting caliber. He continually whiffs on top prospects, and doesn't develop the ones he gets.

[@DrRussell2]

Yes!! And every time I bring that up i get cussed so good luck, lol. But, yes. He needs to go and the WRs coach, too.

[@marxist5ever864]

"Season ends in lopsided fashion" is an interesting way of saying they were utterly destroyed and humiliated in the playoffs.

[@LockedOnVols]

Lopsided = not close. Not rocket science here

[@marxist5ever864]

@LockedOnVols SEC = soft, blankie soft. Not rocket science here.

[@RoscoPColtrane17]

SEC SEC SEC!

[@stevesnodgrass7434]

Lol

[@rhrh2025]

What a disaster! Tennessee has been winning ugly all year long, and it finally caught up to them. You can't spot OSU 21 points, and then decide to play in the second half.

[@JohnEldred-ez8eq]

I believe the reason they wouldn't blitz is because of the talent At widereceivers that the buckeyes have

[@DonovanJohnson-m9e]

They couldn't keep up man to man so they went to zone and got picked apart

[@HKmoney-Offical]

Ohio State has similar roster talent that Georgia has had in recent years. Josh Heupel has never played Georgia close. It should not be a surprise that the Ohio State game went similar to all the Georgia games under Heupel. Superior talent and speed beats Heupel’s scheme every time. Until Heupel can stack multiple top recruiting classes and transfers to elevate his roster, this is how these games will continue to go.

[@donlittle5655]

Has the Ohio’s goalpost been recovered from the river that the Vol fans threw in the river? What was really cool was when the Vol fans planted the Tennessee Vol flag in the middle of the Ohio football field. LMAO 😅😅😅😅

[@rockytoptom]

When a team doesn't show up to that degree there is only one explanation - poor coaching. The players looked like they had never even played before. Ever. They absolutely looked like they didn't care, like they were incapable and like they hadn't been coached to care or to be capable. THAT WAS HORRIBLE. This year was a complete waste. Wasted talent, wasted opportunity, wasted time and a HUGE waste of momentum. 10 wins means squat when you lose to a horrible Arkansas team and you waste an entire season which should have, not could have; should have, been much better. This is a wasted year just like 2016, 2001 and 2000.

[@matthewholtsclaw4004]

I was not able to purchase tickets to the game. But my family and I watched the game on skycast with the Vols network broadcast. A new great way to watch a game.

[@donlittle5655]

What game? Looked more like an old fashion ass kicking.

[@jimbeaux89]

Keep y’all’s heads high, Vols fans. I have no doubt that your Vols will be class of the SEC for awhile. Merry Christmas, and love from Ohio!

[@TheSoundzify]

Cainer thank you for this video. Your frustrations echoed mine and this was like therapy for me. Interested to see how this offseason goes for TN.

[@hopesandmemes]

Our offensive and defensive lines got completely outclassed in every road outing this season. Until I’m given a reason to think otherwise, we’re starting next season at 0-2 with losses to Bama and Florida.

[@VFLoganB]

Josh and this staff owe this fan base, the most dedicated fan base I might add an apology for such a pitiful performance that being said I'm so thankful for where we've come from! So to all the real VFL's GFBO!!

[@freeclimb5487]

I thought ya'll supposed to be good in the SEC. I didn't see anything like that on Satuday.

[@PhillipFulm]

Might wanna check the 14 losses Ohio State has against SEC schools. OSU was crying After UGA beat them and last year Missouri.

[@jeffreyprice9790]

​@@PhillipFulmnobody outside Missouri cared at all about that meaningless bs bowl. Youre a Tennessee fan I get you not understanding the difference in playing meaningful games you don't get to do it often. In your first meaningful game since 98 you got hammered for 3 hours. Osu could've scored 60 easy. Osu also should've beat Georgia. Maybe watch osu play ball. Thanks to you bums osu is now 4-0 vs the sec at home.

[@williwilliams5238]

An SEC school has never won in OHIO STADIUM!! Ever!

[@michaelmccammon1586]

Thanks man! This is only the second show I could even watch!!!!!!!! So disappointed, but GBO!!!!!!

[@manuelsteele7755]

The one-sided loss reminded me of that "Jefferson" scene on "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" from the 80s.

[@jaybeeo1530]

Ohio state fan here. Keep y’all heads up. Y’all trending in the right direction. Few years ago you only won 3 games. Now you can beat bama. Nico is young and will improve and Sampson being out, was the nail in the coffin on Saturday. But get some WRs.

[@boognlady]

UTs relatively easy schedule hid flaws.

[@robstn4640]

Before the game I honestly gave us a 25% chance to win. OH St has been a true blue blood program for quite a while, regardless if the have a hard time defeating their rival MI. We’re not good on the road, especially against really good teams. Our OL needs help so bad! I’ve honestly thought our DL has been overrated all year, specifically with sacking QBs. Not sure what needs to happen with our staff, but we most certainly need top 5 classes year in and year our to be truly competitive with the top teams like GA, Oh St, etc.

[@baylinshutt9714]

Yah we where but take it on the chin and be better next year FR QB Nico the only player that wanted this game

[@matthewholtsclaw4004]

For the vol fans that went to the game, we could hear you loud and proud before the game and early in the game all the back in Tennessee. What a turn out.

[@gunner-qf9eh]

@matthewholtsclaw4004 The simple fact that all you can comment about the game is how loud vols fan were for the first six seconds of the game just shows how bad Ohio State horse kicked the vols in the nasal cavity LMAO. Vols fans being loud became irrelevant the second the Buckeyes started dog walking them lol. Reminds me of this fight I saw. This dude was talking major crap to another dude, and the crap talking dude ended up getting knocked up. As people were trying to revive him, another guy said......."Well at least he had a good fighting stance........for about four seconds." LMAO!

[@larrymayberry7016]

Was a depressing loss for the end of the season but this season was still promising and hopefully this program will still keep moving forward.GBO!

[@gailyates8084]

Coaching careers will sadly die over this bizarre fiasco.

[@jacoblegg1783]

I just truly believe this staff has to truly start honing in on recruiting because the talent gap in the two biggest games of the year you could tell the gap in both Georgia and Ohio State

[@jaydoll487]

This game should of been way worse but OSU was screwed on alot of calls that roughing the passer call was BS and that no call on obvious pass interferences and Tenn was holding ALOT!! I gotta say that Tennessee fans are the reason for the beat down i didn't see anything from the players talking crap the players where actually very respectful and showed good sportsmanship. The fans talked about the flag planting it was the fans who really pssd OSU off!! And I truly think OSU lost to mich on purpose so they didn't have to play a meaningless bigten championship because they would of played Oregon three times which is way to much and gave OSU another week to rest for the playoff. And after seeing the difference of offense OSU played vs Tenn definitely proves that.

[@VolWoodworker]

Alright Cainer... Twitter Tuesday question... What is the feeling around the program with Glenn Elarbee and Kelsey Pope as far as their performance as coaches? Elarbee hasn't recruited the o-line very well at all outside of David Sanders, and Kelsey Pope seems to be able to recruit, but since taking over our receivers have been borderline awful... They're all studs it seems, but can't catch a ball, can't get open, and just seem to be lost half the time... Just wonder your opinion or if you may have heard anything through the grapevine. Also... What's it like to work with Hubbs... He seems like a truly awesome guy, and also very serious about his work...I can't imagine some of the stories he has being around the program for as long as he has. Great job this season and keep it up! GB🍊

[@NicholasReed22]

Is there a specific channel that follows Tennessee baseball?

[@muzzleblast88]

Been a fan my whole life. Seen Peyton play in Memphis as a kid. Seen tee martin in Knoxville in 98. I'll always love the vols. I've accepted we will always be just a decent team. We will never be a Georgia ,Saban Alabama ,Ohio State. We will always be almost there enough to get fans excited only to always be let down. Just accept it and enjoy watching them

[@lamonesjr4744]

Tough realization 🤦🏽

[@jdunbar2995]

Osu dog walked Tennessee from beginning to end

[@rncgsu]

TN football program looked the same as Indiana, SMU and Clemson. Looked like you didn't belong.

[@matthewholtsclaw4004]

One thing I saw while watching the game. We look very weak across the whole team. Physically. When Nebraska killed us back in the 90s, this game looked similar. The team must get to work in the weight room. Change the powerlifting. Get bigger. See if we learn as a team: coaches and players. It made a difference back then and can now.

[@EdMelton-r4e]

Tennessee got butt kicked by a better team on Saturday night. Now is the time to show our support to the Vols and their coaches! We must recruit at a higher level. To do that we must win the big games Conference. We are growing stronger each day year. Stay Loyal ❤

[@supersayin1]

After looking at the numbers spent on both teams and the star ratings, because they mattered, just ask 3* Jermod McCoy when he faced 5* Jeremiah Smith. I realized we didn't really stand a chance! This game was basically the difference between a good team and an elite team! To be equal to them we gotta spend atleast 20 million!! Can't be full of 3*s and Walk-ons, because they will get exposed!

[@quentin6233]

Chris Olave was a 3*, and although he is gone, he would have done the same. It doesn't always come down to stars.

[@jeffreyprice9790]

Your offensive scheme is bad. That bs offense doesn't work on anybody good. It relies on confusion and the defense making mistakes. Stars mean less and less it's more about talent evaluation and acquisition. We indeed do have a great roster.

[@Grae2079]

@@jeffreyprice9790stars mean a lot. 5 stars stand out in college for a reason.

[@jeffreyprice9790]

@Grae2079 there are 5 star busts every year.

[@demetriusevans4139]

Then why did we lose to Michigan with their 3 stars? OSU has consistently been a top 5, playoff team BEFORE NIL. NIL actually helps perennial mediocre teams like y'all, but if you're rabid fanbase can't pony up the money like everyone else in this era, that's on you. Plus, we all know that NIL just allows other teams to legally do what the SEC has been doing

[@CarlaJenkinsTV]

It is personnel. You can have a 3-star OSU ill Howard throwing to 5-star OSU Jeremiah Smith. You cannot have 5-star Nico throwing to 3-star Squirrel White. UT has upgraded its QB position. Now the Vols must upgrade its offensive line, WRs, RBs and TEs through the portal and high school recruiting.

[@lytelime8104]

You left out an important part of the question. If you asked if Tennessee made the playoffs and “got blown out in the first round” would they take that? I’m sure more fans would say NO.

[@JamesJackson-v4u]

I think the head on hit iamaleava that cracked the helmet, should have been a targeting call.

[@matthewpeek6890]

He’s an active runner and was not a defenseless runner absolutely not targeting. If you want to talk about bs calls the INT was PI by a wide margin

[@jordanwisner1969]

Went to the game. Can honestly say Vols fans were some of the worst people I’ve ever met. Talk about insufferable…. I get being excited and confident, but my God worse than Clemson, Georgia, and Bama combined.

[@Edward_USMC13]

That's disappointing to hear I wasn't at the game but I went to the Texas Ohio State game at the Fiesta Bowl how many years ago and could not believe how insufferable Longhorn fans were. Just delusional😂 go Bucks

[@BallisticBevo]

​@@Edward_USMC13It was a beautiful game. We sent you back to your frozen tundra with a loss. Whining like you're still doing 25 years later.

[@delvisle]

Osu fans are miles more insufferable lol. Congrats on the win but shouldn’t you be somewhere else? Maybe worrying about losing to Oregon again?

[@Tbiblaine23]

Went to the game as well, can honestly say Ohio state fans are some of the worst people I’ve ever met. They pulled guns on Vols fans, threw drinks, yelled in kids faces, get off your high horse while your fanbase commits crime in the name of your football team

[@Tbiblaine23]

You’re complaining about vols fans while going out of your way to trash them on their own pages? Do you not see the irony in your own statement? I know that Ohio state education isn’t doing you any good, but surely you understand irony

[@ryanlexander7661]

If qbs constantly have banner days against you, perhaps you should discuss that with the DC.

[@KB3TLE]

Most of the 60,000 students already went home for Xmas break - missing Gameday and the game live ! Giving Tenn fans an unusual opportunity for tickets also. > OSU HANDLED THEM -- an ass whipping of monumental proportions !!!

[@1234beers]

Losing the playoff game would’ve been fine. Getting absolutely dog walked was pathetic. Nico was the only player that got off the bus

[@bradleyshipley8226]

Nico was the ONLY bright spot in the game. We caught Ohio state off of a bad loss. But Ohio state should’ve won I mean they spent 20 mil on their roster.

[@SS11660]

It's more than just talent gap. They hadca fairly weak strength of schedule that caught them. They weren't prepared.

[@757JakeD]

Question: It seems like this offense has been exposed all year. The only reason we won 10 games is because of the defense. Is it time to change the philosophy of the offense. No one is open, Two years ago we were throwing the ball all over the place. Now its just short throws. No threat to throw intermediate or down field.

[@joshpett1135]

Tuesday question Most likely wouldn’t have changed anything. Why would you not, at least, put Boo back deep in the kick before the half. That aggression that the coaches had in 21 and 22 has been missing big.

[@Ceyx000]

What's the point in spending nearly $12 mil on a team that only shows up 1 out of 4 quarters, and makes a national embarrassment of your Football program?

[@arVol0311]

I feel like CJH and crew is at a precipice, they have greatly improved the roster and record, however so has every other mid grade d1 school via TP. So unfortunately that’s not enough, next season we need to see that this staff can beat good coaches with good rosters. Florida and bama were turds this year, love that we beat them, but the 2 truly legit teams we played we got absolutely handled. It honestly looks like we are getting out coached. Big time. My biggest concern is huepels loyalty to his staff. Look at Kirby and Saban, they didn’t continually promote from within, they went and got the best coach available, and I have doubts that JH will do that. Ellarbee and Banks should have hot seats next year. Banks I do believe has shown great improvement but he hasn’t shown that he can out coach the top tier, yet.

[@DrRussell2]

We just saw TNs ceiling under these coaches. Mark it down.

[@lamonesjr4744]

We yea need to get these dam road game issues figured out

[@jimjones4449]

When it mattered, UT had 150 yards of offense

[@Kemeticthought]

Where was all this praise for the Buckeyes before the game? You made it seem like the Buckeyes were abysmal. You mentioned Will Howard not being a difference maker, them being fragile, and their patchwork offensive line being substandard. None of that turned out to be true.

[@appalachhaun_adventures]

Unfortunately, it was a typical TN thing to do the same as the last 20 years.

[@robstn4640]

Someone, can’t remember who exactly, had a feeling we were going to win that game. 😆

[@LockedOnVols]

ok?

[@moonrich3492]

Long time Buckeye fan here. Vol fans are missing the point. You have a really good team. The Buckeyes are an all-time great team -- we all saw it. The miserable OSU coaching staff has done everything it can to put the brakes on this Ferrari, albeit they may have finally learned their lessons about letting loose and placing their crippled o-line in more winnable situations (You don't lose two All-Americans witbhout necessitating adjustments.) The Bucks will handily win the Natty and you will all say it's because Georgia, Bama and other contenders weren't very good. That same thing can be said every year. BTW, the most impressive play by either team was Nico's TD run, given OSU's strong red zone defense. The INT was made after obvious pass interference which otherwise would've likely been an OSU TD catch. Some a.dvice, son: Christians who believe the prosperity gospel nonsense deserve their fate.

[@jimmy5634]

So much for southern football. 42-17 …are you freakin’ serious. BTW, Chip Kelly said in his post-game he saw the weaknesses in the Tennessee O line on tape and knew they could get to the QB.

[@supersayin1]

Our offensive play calling is so predictable and it doesn't do anything to get our guys open in space. Defensive play calling was bland and conservative! When Josh said he didn't add any new wrinkles to the offense or defense, I knew we were in trouble. We made it easy for them!

[@jeffreyprice9790]

The offensive scheme is the problem. It's a gimmick that flat out doesn't work against good teams it relies on confusion and the opposing team making mistakes. The extra wide splits just limits the number of route combos which does lead to it being predictable. You need to hit the portal and get some better wrs a guy name squirrel isn't gonna cut it he's ahh. Also you need a better oc and huepel needs to pass the offense off to him and let him make major changes. This should be a wake up call to some of the delusional fans as well as the coaches just how far you are from taking that next step

[@charliecmo]

Here's the problem. Tennessee talked so much trash, because they think they are bigger than what they are. They think that because they are in the SEC that their legacy, history, tradition is the same as Alabama. It's like being a step child in a rich family and saying that you're rich. Congrats on the loyal fan haul up to Columbus. That was impressive, and I mean that sincerely. That was the most visiting fans we've had in Columbus by any team, but it WAS NOT a take over! That being said, it was still the most Tennessee fans that have shown up at ANY away venue for a big game, but let's not act like this is some regular occurrence by them. The fact is that they were able to take advantage of some rare circumstances that never existed before. For starters, the pre-game ticket code was leaked, and they pounced on it. Good for them, Again, this isn't the norm. It's something they took advantage of once! Second, Ohio State was still reeling from that abortion of a performance against Michigan, and the disappointment of that game still overshadowed the post-season opponent. On the flip side, Tennessee hasn't been relevant in the post season since 1998, so this was a much bigger deal for them. Ohio State is always in the mix in the post season for a championship, so again, Tennessee needs to stop acting like they are bigger than they are. Yes, we know how to tailgate just as well as you. We weren't up for it at 5am! Our threshold for success is higher. I hope you enjoyed yourselves though and had a safe drive home. Next time don't show off and run your mouths. Oh hold on..... I think Ohio State just scored again.

[@TennesseeTicketMasters]

We better drop the bag on play makers or we’ll be left behind next season. Everyone is improving their roosters and that’s only going to make it harder to win games. We might as well change offensive and defensive coordinators too.

[@douglasgraham1916]

Well Eric it's apparent we need better talent with the ability to adjust when things aren't going as planned. But I know that's easier said than done! So the recruiting needs to be top 5 and our game planning needs to improve! GBO 🍊

[@chuckb1448]

I've been concerned about our O-line All Season.... just never could Attack it due to Respect for Cooper. SWISS CHEESE .... Nico has ran for his Life most of the Season.

[@bradbain4775]

As bad as it was I can’t help to remember the Butch Jones and D Dooley years Going to the music city bowl the program has come along way I drouther be mad at 10-3 vs 3-7

[@jacoblegg1783]

Safety play has been atrocious all year they just aren’t athletic enough at safety

[@jeremythornton667]

Tennessee is a few years removed from being able to truly compete the talent Gap was too obvious

[@fodetoure1576]

A non sell out game at the shoe still dwarfs your tiny stadium in Hicksville -thanks for all the hotel and beer money to get ya ass whooped. Nice economic stimulus to Columbus 😂

[@michaellawrence588]

If you blitz more, that means you are most likely playing man coverage with OSU's wide receivers. The score nay have been worse.

[@jap3270]

Huepel is great. $12m team against a $20m team. All about the money now!

[@jamesconner3437]

The transfer and NIL effect. Teams lose and gain so many players year to year, and assistant coaches also. Holes show up each season., even when the same set of offensive and defensive schemes. >> Maybe the Vols just did not have the consistency and skill to change. Good coaching and no mistakes always wins. Every team this year has laid an egg except #1 Oregon. That might be our new normal.

[@williammeeker7626]

Lmao Disappointing is an understatement at the least! Tennessee was not ready to play football! They embarrassed the state of Tennessee and the SEC!!! This was an unforgivable game and there needs to be some firing going on ! How could they get beat like that ? Well they were not prepared simple as that ! They look lost and they did not execute at all !! So sad I really hope this is not going to be a team that can’t win the big games !

[@jeffsmith350]

Tennessee can't defend against the pass.Look at Georgia. They passed the ball on yall for 347 yards. Ohio State passed for 317 yards. South Carolina passed for 453 yards on yall in 2022. This is a on going problem for yall.Out of all the teams that beat yall. Only Missouri was close. Nico was running for his life. If he had more time to throw the ball, it may have been different. Tennessee still had a great season.

[@fodetoure1576]

Tennessee not even top 5 toughest opponents buckeyes faced THIS YEAR -Nebraska--Indiana-Michigan and Oregon and Penn state all better

[@D4nielP]

"took over"😂😂

[@Night_City_Vibes]

You Gus reaaaaaallllllyyyy ran your mouths. I mean the trash talk was so disrespectful, highly - I don’t know how you have the nerves to show your faces. After threatening to take over our stadium.

[@MrT8terhead]

The entire assistant coaching staff needs to be re-evaluated. We need wr coach, o line coach, te coach , new qb coach. I could keep going. Our assistant coaches must coach very soft.

[@jh4538792]

Going to be honest didn’t think we could beat Ohio State at Ohio we had a winning season but struggled in sec and will continue to if we can’t get a good offensive coordinator and a defensive coordinator GBO

[@Ghost_of_a_Flea]

never should’ve gotten rid of dooley

[@annalou777]

Vols got to be a more physical football team.

[@PatrickWashington-t7f]

Tennessee will always lose to teams that have top notch players until it increases its NIL from 11.6 million dollars to 25 million dollars to compete with Ohio State, Alabama and Georgia for 5 stars and 4 stars and stop heavily recruiting 3 stars.

[@CGE21-]

Was at the game. Could see the disappointment in the face of all Tennessee fans there 🤣🤣🤣 talked all of their shit, made the drive and were walking out in the third quarter. Making that trip you might as well stay the whole game to see that ass whooping all the way through. Finally got to play a real conference team, welcome to the B1G clowns 🤣🤣🤣

[@jackpackage4278]

People shocked seeing the most expensive roster in cfb finally played like the most expensive roster in cfb. All this game told me is that OSU has largely been pathetic most of this season.

[@jaybeeo1530]

The vast majority of that money was spent on returning players. And didn’t y’all pay your QB 8 mill?? lol

[@TennesseeSniper]

Let’s be honest ! Coaching was horrible ! The game I watched had defense back off and let the wide receivers get open. When we stuck with pressure we won the battle. Nico was the running game because we were slow on offense . Maybe the couches lost the team somewhere in the past 2 weeks ?

[@yeetmaestro575]

Can we get Barrett on the show real quick?

[@ColeslawVariant]

A lot of pre-game smack talk from the Vols fans, just to have their qb be the only player that showed up for their playoff game. As a Buckeye fan all I can say is : HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA LOOOOOOOSSSSSSEEERRRRRRSSSS!!!!

[@rncgsu]

Eric gives Nico a C grade? 14 for 31 for 105 yard is a F.

[@foxtown7662]

Our fb team needs to learn toughness by watching our men’s basketball program or baseball

[@Shibdefend]

It was 42-10 the last 7 was against our 4 string 😂😂😂😂

[@joestone7511]

Our Players taking field shirtless in sub freezing temps was not “cool” it was asinine and just showed their arrogance and ignorance and our fans running their mouths leading up to the game calling OSU stadium “Neyland North, we were going to tear down the goal posts after big win and throw them in the river, pranking the local bars by playing Rocky Top etc., etc. The amount of hubris and disrespect showed toward such a quality opponent was embarrassing and probably gave the Buckeye’s more motivation to shut our flapping mouths. It was clear all the bravado was hollow B.S. 💩 and when it came time to play the game we were throttled and exposed as frauds, disgusting 🤮!

[@michaelpalmer8669]

Heupel did a great job turning things around. It’s time to move on from talking about the turnaround. That was 4 years ago. It’s time to close the gap and expect more from the assistant coaches… in recruiting, in development, in self-scouting, in game planning. I no longer care to hear about what he inherited.