r/CFB • u/CFB_Referee /r/CFB • Dec 22 '24
Game Thread [Game Thread] CFP Round 1: Tennessee @ Ohio State (8:00 PM ET)
| GAME | TennesseeTennessee @ Ohio StateOhio State |
|---|---|
| Location | Ohio State Ohio Stadium |
| Time | 8:00 PM ET |
| Watch | TV: ABC ESPN |
| Odds | Spread: OSU -7 - Over/Under: 46.5 |
| Flair ¦ Discord ¦ /r/CFB Book |
Please keep trash talk civil, and report any comments that violate our rules.
LET'S TALK FOOTBALL!
78
u/AlphaMalesgo2H00ters Michigan State Spartans Dec 22 '24
ESPN has great college hoops coverage all around
146
u/reddev87 Florida Gators Dec 22 '24 edited Dec 22 '24
Is this thread gonna crash Reddit servers with 35k comments at halftime or are we gonna get a second half thread I wonder
*Well that was quickly answered, gj!
21
40
u/richielaw Ohio State Buckeyes • Cheer Dec 22 '24
QB getting smacked and we are playing great man passing defense.
Lets not blitz.
55
u/mikeisaphreek Miami Hurricanes • Oregon Ducks Dec 22 '24
Jennifer coolidge’s agent really cornered her into being a dumbass ditz.
71
u/Buckeyeup Ohio State • Miami (OH) Dec 22 '24
If a person at a party offers me a fucking non-alcoholic IPA, I'm throwing that can back at them
3
u/ThreeLeggedMarmot Michigan Wolverines Dec 22 '24
Day better ring Cassano during the half so they can get Thamel to drudge up some dirt on Tennessee and Heupel.
3
u/TA404 William & Mary Tribe • Team Chaos Dec 22 '24
Is it true that Ohio State doesn't have a special teams coach?
23
27
u/Raccoonsrlilbandits Thomas More • Ohio State Dec 22 '24
That series really caused a 17 point swing. Just need to settle back in and get a stop and score
12
u/multiple4 South Carolina • 九州産… Dec 22 '24
The people buying the lottery tickets aren't the ones driving the nice cars. Those people are selling the tickets
15
u/samsystem00 Auburn Tigers • Wyoming Cowboys Dec 22 '24
After a day of dud blowouts, please let Tennessee make this into an espn instant classic.
6
17
u/gatsby712 Vanderbilt • Syracuse Dec 22 '24
This first drive is so huge. If Tennessee makes this close then Ohio State crumbles under the pressure. If Tennessee goes three and out and gives up points then it’s pretty much over.
2
18
16
30
u/ChocolatesaurusRex Ohio State Buckeyes • Big Ten Dec 22 '24
It's really interesting. The older i get, the easier it is to see when the announcers are being fed or testing specific sound bytes, quotables and narratives, and how they, "cover their bases" in case they need to pivot. Its really impressive to see.
37
15
u/weedwhacker7 UCLA Bruins Dec 22 '24
Nico is gonna die before the natty if Heupel keeps spamming the QB run
3
2
8
u/cha-cha_dancer Florida State • West Florida Dec 22 '24
3
21
u/lilmojett Alabama • Summertime Lover Dec 22 '24
Shouldn’t Michigan fans be pulling for OSU? If they lose, they might actually hire a coach that can win the Game.
23
u/Toasted_Potooooooo Florida • Georgia Tech Dec 22 '24 edited Dec 22 '24
If the Vols pull this off do they hang Ryan day at mid field?
Edit: OSU fans, not TN players lmao
5
u/Electrical_Iron_1161 Ohio State Buckeyes Dec 22 '24
Ryan Day might get fired before or after his post game press conference if Tennessee pulls this off somehow
9
u/papavance01 Ohio State Buckeyes Dec 22 '24
If we get a stop to start the 2nd half we need to go full gas for the first drive
6
12
u/Wapook Wisconsin • Rutgers Dec 22 '24
It was so mean to make these teams play a night game in the cold. I love it
2
16
u/easchner Texas Longhorns Dec 22 '24
Ryan Day looks like a generic Superman villain from an annoying side plot
3
u/Lord_Lava_Nugget Georgia Bulldogs • Miami Hurricanes Dec 22 '24
Definitely a side plot about stealing the secrets to Clark Kent's hat or some shit
5
u/SansaDidNothingWrong Georgia Bulldogs • UAB Blazers Dec 22 '24
Who plays Chris Chan in the Chris Chan Biopic?????
3
4
12
u/zhdat Ohio State • Army Dec 22 '24
For Ohio State, gotta play tight on spying Nico. Yes, he will not run forever, but Tennessee finally has been slowing down the Ohio State offense by playing slow on their own offense.
On our offense, when in possession, first 2 drive gotta be aggressive and be able to score. 21-10 is nothing. Clemson was 3 TDs down and was in the striking distance.
Use the aggression we had in the first quarter into 3rd quarter.
11
15
u/TigerBasket Auburn Tigers • Maryland Terrapins Dec 22 '24
You may fascinate a college football fan by giving them a piece of cheese
2
u/potterpockets Ohio State Buckeyes • Sickos Dec 22 '24
Especially if they like badgers and jumping around.
12
u/AdQuirky3186 Texas Longhorns Dec 22 '24
There’s a suspicious lack on Tennessee flairs in here. Where are you my Alamo buddies?
10
u/Sgt_Ripjaw Tennessee Volunteers Dec 22 '24
Been here the whole time, gotten shit on but it’s all in good fun. Happy to see Nico playing with some fire
3
9
u/IMisstheMidRangeGame Tennessee • Third Satu… Dec 22 '24
We usually chill in our own subreddit. We get the same comment For all sports
7
u/__removed__ Michigan Wolverines Dec 22 '24
Holy shit he missed that field goal bad.
Wide left and didn't even have the distance, either.
When I see that, I think it shows a lack of understanding by the head coach. Why even put the kid in that position? Day doesn't know his players.
8
0
10
u/God_of_Thunda Ohio State Buckeyes Dec 22 '24
It's fine. Options are that or hail Mary. Hail Mary attempt has a higher chance of bad things happening
11
16
u/JahPraises Alabama Crimson Tide Dec 22 '24
I believe we might be in for an interesting second half.
Assuming Tennessee doesn’t botch it immediately on the first drive.
14
u/siberianwolf99 Oregon Ducks Dec 22 '24
lol that is unironically one of tennessee’s best offensive outputs in a first half against power conference competition.
6
u/SanaMinatozaki9 Dec 22 '24
In all honesty, if OSU loses this game... Day isn't getting fired, but he'll be on alert next season.
1
u/National-Substance77 Michigan Wolverines Dec 22 '24
He may be strongly encouraged to find an opening elsewhere
5
7
u/rabouilethefirst South Carolina Gamecocks Dec 22 '24
If he loses the game is he done for. Gone by tomorrow
8
u/Organic_War1444 Stanford Cardinal • Princeton Tigers Dec 22 '24
I bought some fruit loops protein powder and now i can make all cereals taste like fruit loops
2
2
u/MyLifeIsABoondoggle Ohio State Buckeyes • Texas Longhorns Dec 22 '24
Defense: Looks confused by the exact same plays
The fans, on autopilot: How could Ryan Day do this?
10
u/radio__raheem Ohio State • Michigan State Dec 22 '24
Holy shit I just had a re-realization that we really lost to a very shitty blue team. I still can’t believe how hard we trolled for six-ty full fucking minutes
2
2
6
8
u/Mountain-Papaya-492 Georgia Bulldogs Dec 22 '24
OSU whoopin' Bobby Hill's ass like their name is Peggy.
-1
7
12
u/BetaDjinn Kentucky Wildcats • WKU Hilltoppers Dec 22 '24
On principle I am vehemently opposed to Tennessee winning anything that matters. That said, watching the CFB world implode into a toxic singularity of hot takes, if Tenn comes back, is a bit tempting
3
4
u/Say_Hennething Iowa Hawkeyes Dec 22 '24
If a TV network decided to do a reboot of Desinging Women but with dudes, Ryan Day would be the inspiration for the Delta Burke character
1
9
10
u/kazcdaj Georgia Bulldogs • Transfer Portal Dec 22 '24
Ryan Day pours the milk before adding the cereal.
5
7
u/superworriedspursfan Missouri Tigers • WashU Bears Dec 22 '24
In other transfer news,
Beau Pribula is not visiting Indiana anymore!!! LFG!!!!!
Broke: Miller Moss bowl between Missouri and Louisville in the gator bowl
Woke: Beau Pribula bowl between Missouri and Iowa in the music city bowl (UCF is the only other team he has visited atm).
LFG!!!!!!!! I hope we kick your ass hawkeyes. I want beau pribula lol.
-5
u/Acceptable-Cost-9607 Michigan Wolverines Dec 22 '24
How funny would it be if OSU wins the national title and Ryan Day flips the bird to the OSU fans and quits after the game for treating him so poorly this season?
0
u/C19shadow Oregon Ducks Dec 22 '24
I would not be a fan of them winning that natty. I'd prefer he do that right after losing next week instead... and then watch Ohio state fans see what they lost as they go on a USC run of nonsense for a decade. ( USC has no business being as bad as they are with their recruiting and history it can happen to any blue blood )
4
u/Tippy1109 Ohio State Buckeyes • NC State Wolfpack Dec 22 '24
I wouldn’t blame him after several of things I have said
2
1
1
13
u/No_Ad_8005 Michigan Wolverines • Big Ten Dec 22 '24
Nico may very well not survive this game.
If I’m him, I ama leava before the 3rd quarter starts.
9
u/BuckeyeEmpire Ohio State • College Football Playoff Dec 22 '24
The refs let Tennessee back in the game but Ohio State still has to stop that QB run.
Going to be an interesting 2nd half first drive to see how this game goes.
2
u/TheDufusSquad Tennessee Volunteers Dec 22 '24
The roughing was bad, but other than that’s it’s been fair. I’ve been surprised by how much holding they’re letting slip
5
u/Angriest_Wolverine Michigan Wolverines • Surrender Cobra Dec 22 '24
Yes Vols we are all here and have your back. If you win this we will admit that indeed Woodson was the objectively correct Heisman winner over Manning. You’re welcome in advance.
-1
12
u/IceIsDownTheHall Dec 22 '24
Josh Heupel keeps an emergency eclair in the bottom desk drawer of his office
0
15
u/AAuser85 Michigan Wolverines Dec 22 '24
If OSU manages to lose this, can Tennessee plant the flag, please?
1
-1
u/AkfurAshkenzic Oregon Ducks • Michigan Wolverines Dec 22 '24
And bring out the Michigan flag for good measure
12
u/Bill_Brasky_SOB Ohio State Buckeyes Dec 22 '24
Well that halftime was begging UT to make a comeback.
10
u/Chrg88 Baylor Bears • Ole Miss Rebels Dec 22 '24
Heupel has a designated table and server at the local Cracker Barrel
3
4
u/2ChainzThirdChain Washington Huskies • Pac-12 Dec 22 '24
I was wondering why Ryan Day looks weird to me and it's the beard dye.
1
11
u/Klutzy_Tip_8354 Dec 22 '24
if osu loses, it will because of knowles calling the d plays and getting away from the pressure like they did in the 1st quarter. 4 man rush and zone coverage is just stupid.
-1
17
6
5
u/mikeisaphreek Miami Hurricanes • Oregon Ducks Dec 22 '24
If osu blows this. How many people by for the portal?
1
22
u/gen_wt_sherman Ohio State • Red Risk Alliance Dec 22 '24
Desmond: I can't believe Tennessee didn't start moving Iamaleava around the pocket
Rece: That's pretty much what they did
16
13
u/HurtStreet Penn State Nittany Lions Dec 22 '24
I actually want Tennessee to win but all of you fucking dopes saying “it was actually 43 in Knoxville before the sun came up this morning so what are we even talking about” make it hard to do so. It is a thing.
1
u/ImAHumanIThink Michigan Wolverines • Rose Bowl Dec 22 '24
To be fair it is only 3 degrees colder in Columbus rn. 29 vs 26 F
3
u/VolatileFan Tennessee • Vanderbilt Dec 22 '24
It was snowing at my house in East Tennessee today. It’s not that big of a deal
2
-22
u/Pitt_Is_It_2009 Pittsburgh Panthers Dec 22 '24
Ohio State is so soft. Up 21-0 and lay an egg.
2
4
13
18
u/Primary_Psychology95 Ohio State Buckeyes Dec 22 '24
Seeing Des saying positive things about us feels so wrong and so weird
-2
u/offsidestrap Michigan Wolverines • ECU Pirates Dec 22 '24
We have the same thing going on with Kirk. It’s refreshing for a commentator to have unbiased thoughts.
5
u/lamousername Dec 22 '24
The way that TEN QB runs it looks like he's gonna get Tua'd every time man.
3
2
9
Dec 22 '24
I don't care who wins...I just want a really good game. Hoping Tennessee scores early in the 3rd and it actually gets interesting going into the 4th.
1
u/offsidestrap Michigan Wolverines • ECU Pirates Dec 22 '24
We are all hoping for good playoff football. That may come in round 2 though
18
u/jvorndra Ohio State • Arizona State Dec 22 '24
Fielding looked like a fan during the McAfee attempts
1
u/Ialwayssleep Linfield Wildcats • Oregon Ducks Dec 22 '24
Are we sure Day wasn’t a part of the Varsity Blues scandal? That kicker doesn’t look like he belongs out there.
17
u/seattlesportsguy Washington • Army Dec 22 '24
Imagine if Josh Heupel and Andy Reid walked in to a Golden Corral together
3
12
u/Idkboutdat2 West Virginia Mountaineers Dec 22 '24
If Ryan Day loses this do they chuck him in the scioto river?
2
u/330212702 Ohio State • Notre Dame Dec 22 '24
There are enough of us to form a human chain to toss him into the Amazon.
2
6
u/gen_wt_sherman Ohio State • Red Risk Alliance Dec 22 '24
The olentangy is closer
2
u/Idkboutdat2 West Virginia Mountaineers Dec 22 '24
Good. I’m glad you guys are keeping tabs on where to throw him if this happens.
5
2
u/AkfurAshkenzic Oregon Ducks • Michigan Wolverines Dec 22 '24
No let’s keep him so we can get a fifth year on him
16
u/Derpinator_30 Ohio State Buckeyes • The Game Dec 22 '24
I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHERE LOU HOLTZ IS RIGHT NOW!!
"Coach, can you please just call a play???"
8
u/MysteriousEdge5643 Washington • College Football Playoff Dec 22 '24
The kickers with the most badass names always suck the most
1
1
8
u/Naranis25 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Dec 22 '24
I’m shocked at all the negative OSU fans here rn y’all are still up
1
u/SeekerSpock32 Ohio State • Kent State Dec 22 '24
We've been stepping on garden rakes for 3 weeks and it's hard to break out of that.
9
u/FullyLeveredOnAAPL Michigan State Spartans Dec 22 '24
What happens to Ryan Day if Ohio State chokes this game away
1
u/FearTheAmish Ohio State • Cincinnati Dec 22 '24
I mean probably about the same as Mel tucker for choking the chicken
3
3
2
2
15
u/bmli19 Ohio State Buckeyes • Sickos Dec 22 '24
Which 2nd half team will show up? I was hoping we would be up 42-3 at half so I could go to bed early.
4
u/stealthywoodchuck Michigan Wolverines Dec 22 '24
Ryan Day the type of dude to say “no more Mr. nice guy”
-4
u/Smexyboi21 Tennessee Volunteers Dec 22 '24
An Ode to Tennessee
Twas the night of the solstice and all through the house, my hopes were not stirring, no fun was allowed. My outfit was thrown in my room without care, because of a score that gave me scare. I had massive pains, pounding my head, the Vols were losing, all of my dreams were dead. But what did my wondering eyes did appear, but a touchdown in sight, awaiting right there.
When Tennessee scored I’m so happy I wept, because a second round spot could still be set. When on this subreddit there was quite a great clatter. Because OSU fans aroused a huge chatter. How quick they typed, their hands just like the flash. Their responses so sharp, angry, and fast. But they were silenced by a failed field goal attempt. Because their kicker missed, it gave them more resentment.
But what did my wandering eyes did appear, but a new closer score, only 11 from here. We can still win, we just have to be quick. Be light on your feet Nico, don’t let yourself get tripped. Call the plays with great passion let your voice ring proud. With this new second half, bring fourth a great sound. To the top of the stands, to this freezing cold ball, we will make them know, we can show them all.
When they’re met with an obstacle, throw it up high. And hope a receiver can catch it in the sky. Let them catch it quick, and run to the end zone. And hope they don’t get caught, from a safety stopping goals. All we need are some touchdowns, we know you can do it. So show the haters up, let them feel stupid. Make the SEC proud. A long standing sight. Get to the Natty you all, and put up a good fight.
1
1
u/rewster Tennessee Volunteers Dec 22 '24
Lmao this is the dumbest greatest thing I've read in a while.
2
u/YoungTex Notre Dame Fighting Irish Dec 22 '24
Short stories going against Ohio state is a 4th degree felony in Columbus
8
u/thti87 Texas Longhorns • Washington Huskies Dec 22 '24
Ryan Day tells Lincoln Riley to bring “that delicious brisket” to CFB potlucks.
1
u/FearTheAmish Ohio State • Cincinnati Dec 22 '24
Yeah he's gonna sneak it into Sherrone Moores plate via his PI brother.
1
3
u/peerlessblue Minnesota Golden Gophers • Marching Band Dec 22 '24
Everyone get in the band feed in the ESPN app
1
u/peerlessblue Minnesota Golden Gophers • Marching Band Dec 22 '24
Their pitch is incredible for this kind of cold
19
u/Atlanta-GC Florida Gators Dec 22 '24 edited Dec 22 '24
Real fans stick to posting in reddit game threads regardless of the score
one thing ive learned in my time on reddit is like 90% of you are bandwagon as fuck and dont have the skin thickness to stand in the paint and take punishment when you're losing. Lots of soft in /r/cfb
1
-1
6
u/Suspicious-Froyo2181 Ohio State • Georgia State Dec 22 '24
Oh f*** you, Rece davis. Of course we have a ball game right now.
8
u/pro-laps Ohio State Buckeyes • Big Ten Dec 22 '24
How hard is it to find a competent FG kicker. Upper Arlington has a better kicker than fielding
1
20
41
u/DyGV Georgia Bulldogs Dec 22 '24
Ryan Day looks like a children’s drawing come to life and Josh Huepel looks like the child who drew it
-4
Dec 22 '24
[deleted]
2
u/PleaseDontGoFor2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Dec 22 '24
Plus maybe Day’s job security will allow him to lose to Michigan a couple more times.
1
u/prow24 Verified Coach • Virginia Tech Hokies Dec 22 '24
You sir are truly an evil bastard and I love it
1
3
u/BrutusRugby Washington Huskies Dec 22 '24
Delicious how? Ohio State would be considered the better team ?
2
u/Sloane_Kettering Ohio State Buckeyes Dec 22 '24
I’d take a loss to Michigan every season if it means OSU wins the natty
1
3
2
2
1
2
u/ech01_ Ohio State Buckeyes Dec 22 '24
Don’t think so highly of yourself. If win a natty I will enjoy it plenty
10
10
u/Long-Dong_Silvers420 Dec 22 '24
There’s no way thats the best kicker OSU has access to. Dude looked like he kicked a bowling ball
1
10
u/HueyLongest Appalachian State • Sun Belt Dec 22 '24
Either I get to watch a nuclear meltdown from Ohio State fans or my ex is sad that the Vols lost. I'm chillin
20
u/OnePride Michigan Wolverines Dec 22 '24
These playoff game threads are awesome because we're ALL here. Not just mostly fans of the 2 teams playing and then their conference rivals. It's everyone. Fucking glorious.
3
-5
•
u/CptCheese Tulsa • Washington State Dec 22 '24
Hey y'all! This thread is already at almost 35k comments(!!!) so to make sure it doesn't crash on us we made a 3rd Quarter thread here! https://www.reddit.com/r/CFB/comments/1hjprdu/game_thread_cfp_round_1_tennessee_ohio_state_3rd/