The No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes will face the No. 9 Tennessee Vols in the first round of the College Football Playoff on December 21st in Columbus, Ohio. The winner of this game will face the No. 1 Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl.
The Buckeyes seem to better team on paper, but they have faltered to find themselves on the eighth seed and out of the Big Ten Championship Game. Their loss against the unranked Michigan program rendered them out of the conference championship game. Meanwhile, the Vols will hang on to anything to take an unlikely win here.
How to buy Tennessee vs Ohio State tickets?
Tickets for Tennessee vs Ohio State game are now available on StubHub. Tickets range from $300 to $400, but fans must book tickets in advance to avoid price spikes as game day nears.
Pricing Breakdown by Location:
Premium Areas:
The most expensive tickets are in sections closest to the 50-yard line in the lower sections. Lower-left premium tickets near the 50-yard line are listed at $2,081. Other premium sections (like Club or Suite Level) range from $1,041 to $2,168.
End Zone Seats:
End zone tickets are priced at $324 to $366 in the upper sections and around $403 to $504 in the lower levels.
Upper Levels:
Tickets in the upper sections of the stadium are cheaper because of their distance from the field. Prices in these areas are around $317 to $421, with variations depending on whether the seats are closer to the 50-yard line or corners.
Tennessee vs Ohio State game venue and time
The Tennessee vs Ohio State game will be played at Ohio Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 21, at 8 p.m. ET.
Potential NCAA championship path for Tennessee
Tennessee’s journey would begin with a challenging first-round matchup against Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio. Victory here would secure a spot in the Rose Bowl quarterfinals against No. 1 Oregon.
Facing Oregon in Pasadena, Tennessee would need to deliver an upset. If Tennessee advances, they will play in the semifinals at either the Orange Bowl or Cotton Bowl. Their likely opponents would be formidable teams like Georgia, Notre Dame, or Indiana, depending on results.
Should Tennessee triumph in the semifinals, they would earn a spot in the National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20.
Potential NCAA championship path for Ohio State
Ohio State opens its playoff campaign with a first-round clash against Tennessee. The Buckeyes would aim to dominate and advance to the Rose Bowl quarterfinals against No. 1 Oregon. A win here would propel the Buckeyes into the semifinals, where they would compete at either the Orange Bowl or Cotton Bowl.
If successful in the semifinals, Ohio State would proceed to the National Championship Game in Atlanta.
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