What time is Ohio State vs. Tennessee today? Channel, TV schedule, live stream for CFP first round playoff game

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What time is Ohio State vs. Tennessee today? Channel, TV schedule, live stream for CFP first round playoff game image

The first round of the 2024 College Football Playoff kicks off this weekend, and among the slate of games is a showdown between No. 9 seed Tennessee and No. 8 seed Ohio State. 

LIVE: Follow Ohio State vs. Tennessee updates from 2024 CFP first round

The Volunteers enter their first-ever College Football Playoff with a 10-2 record --- losing to Arkansas and Georgia, but earning a signature win over Alabama on Oct. 19. This game will also be the program's first game in Ohio and first road game against a Big 10 team. 

Ohio State enters this game also at 10-2, looking to erase the memory of a 13-10 loss to Michigan to end the regular season. This is the Buckeyes' first playoff appearance since 2022.

Who will come out on top? The Sporting News has everything you need to know about Ohio State vs. Tennessee, including TV and streaming information.

What time is Ohio State vs. Tennessee today?

  • Date: Saturday, Dec. 21 
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT

Ohio State vs. Tennessee will kick off from Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 21. 

What channel is Ohio State vs. Tennessee on today?

  • TV channel: ABC, ESPN
  • Live stream: Fubo (U.S.)

Ohio State vs. Tennessee will air nationally on ABC and ESPN, with Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Marty Smith and Holly Rowe (sideline reporters) on the call.

Cord cutters and those interested in following the action can stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers so you can try the service before you buy.

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Ohio State vs. Tennessee radio station 

Listen to Ohio State vs. Tennessee live on SiriusXM on either channel 82 (Volunteers' broadcast) or channel 84 (Buckeyes' broadcast). 

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College Football Playoff schedule 2024-25

First Round

DateGameTime (ET)TV channel
Fri., Dec. 20No. 7 Notre Dame 27, No. 10 Indiana 17
Sat., Dec. 21No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 11 SMU12 p.m.TNT, Sling
 No. 5 Texas vs. No. 12 Clemson4 p.m.TNT, Sling
 No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 9 Tennessee 8 p.m.ABC, ESPN, Fubo

Quarterfinals

DateGameTime (ET)TV channel
Tues., Dec. 31No. 3 Boise State vs. Penn State/SMU7:30 p.m.ESPN, Fubo
Wed., Jan. 1No. 4 Arizona State vs. Texas/Clemson1 p.m.ESPN, Fubo
 No. 1 Oregon vs. Ohio State/Tennessee 5 p.m.ESPN, Fubo
 No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 7 Notre Dame8:45 p.m.ESPN, Fubo

Semifinals 

DateGameTime (ET)TV channel
Thurs., Jan. 9CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl7:30 p.m.ESPN, Fubo
Fri., Jan. 10CFP Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl7:30 p.m.ESPN, Fubo

Championship 

DateGameTime (ET)TV channel
Mon., Jan. 20CFP National Championship at Atlanta 7:30 p.m.ESPN, Fubo

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Ashlee Woods is a freelance writer for The Sporting News 'Watch' team, covering all major North American sports carried on streaming services such as Fubo, Sling, Paramount+, DAZN, Apple+ and more.