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College Football Playoff by the numbers: Tennessee vs. Ohio State

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11 months ago

December 21, 2024

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College Football Playoff

First Round

No. 9 Tennessee (10-2) vs. No. 8 Ohio State (10-2)

7 p.m. CST Saturday (ABC, ESPN)

Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio

0 Previous games have been played in Ohio by Tennessee. The Volunteers have played football in 25 other states. Saturday’s game will be the first played at Ohio Stadium in December.

1 Previous game between Ohio State and Tennessee. On Jan. 1, 1996, the Volunteers defeated the Buckeyes 20-14 in the Citrus Bowl. The teams were tied for fourth in The Associated Press Poll entering the game.

2 Ohio State players have more than 750 rushing yards – RB Quinshon Judkins, who has 805 yards and eight TDs on 147 rushing attempts, and RB TreVeyon Henderson, who has 751 yards and six TDs on 108 rushing attempts. Seven other teams in the nation have two players with 750 rushing yards in 2024.

2 Tennessee players have been the SEC Offensive Player of the Year, including RB Dylan Sampson in 2024. The other SEC Offensive Player of the Year for the Volunteers was QB Hendon Hooker in 2022. Tennessee had six offensive players earn the SEC Player of the Year Award before the league split its individual honors in 2002 – HB Beattie Feathers in 1933, HB George Cafego in 1938, WB Bo Fox in 1939, TB Johnny Majors in 1955 and 1956, QB Heath Shuler in 1993 and QB Peyton Manning in 1997.

2 Ohio State players earned consensus All-American recognition for the 2024 season – C Seth McLaughlin and S Caleb Downs. McLaughlin is injured and will not play against Tennessee. Last season, Downs made nine tackles for Alabama in the Crimson Tide’s 34-20 victory over Tennessee on Oct. 21, 2023.

5 Victories, 14 losses and one tie for Ohio State against SEC opponents. The Buckeyes’ most recent game against an SEC opponent is a 14-3 loss to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 29, 2023. Ohio State has a 2-13 record against SEC opponents in postseason games. The Buckeyes have a 26-29 overall bowl record.

6 First downs on 21 fourth-down attempts for Tennessee’s opponents in 2024, a 28.6 percent rate of success that is the lowest in the nation entering the bowl season. Ohio State has converted the most fourth downs in the Big Ten this season at 18-of-26 when going for it – a conversion rate of 69.2 percent.

10 Of 29 red-zone possessions for Ohio State’s opponents have ended with TDs, a 34.5 percent TD rate that is the lowest in the nation. Tennessee has scored touchdowns on 37 of its 60 red-zone possessions.

11 Days until the next game for the winner of Saturday’s contest. The Tennessee-Ohio State winner will face No. 1 Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in a CFP quarterfinal game.

12 Victories and five losses for Tennessee against Big Ten opponents in bowls. The Volunteers have one game against a Big Ten opponent that didn’t come in a bowl – a 23-22 victory over Iowa in the Kick-off Classic on Aug. 30, 1987, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Tennessee’s most recent game against a Big Ten opponent is a 35-0 victory over Iowa in the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Overall, Tennessee has a 31-25 record in bowl play.

14 TDs have been scored against Ohio State in 2024, the fewest in the nation. The Buckeyes also have yielded the fewest points at 131 and have the best scoring defense in the nation at 10.9 points per game. Tennessee ranks eighth in the nation in scoring with an average output of 37.3 points per game.

14 Consecutive non-SEC opponents have been beaten by Tennessee since the Volunteers lost to Purdue 48-45 in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 30, 2021. The streak is the longest for Tennessee since it ran off 27 consecutive victories over non-SEC opponents between a 36-13 loss to Texas in Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1, 1969, and a 28-19 loss to Texas Tech in the Gators Bowl on Dec. 29, 1973.

21 Years since the previous time a Tennessee QB started in 10 victories in one season. Nico Iamaleava is the first freshman QB to start 10 victories in a season at Tennessee, and the first in any class to do so since Casey Clausen in 2003.

25.9 Yards per reception for Tennessee WR Dont’e Thornton Jr. in 2024, the best average in the nation entering the bowl season for any player with at least 25 receptions. Thornton has 25 receptions for 647 yards and six TDs. Thornton has six receptions that have gained at least 50 yards apiece, the most in the nation.

36 Years since an SEC team played at Ohio State. On Sept 24, 1988, the Buckeyes beat visiting Ohio State 36-33. Two other SEC teams have played at Ohio State. The Buckeyes beat Vanderbilt 20-0 on Oct. 14, 1933, and Kentucky 19-6 on Oct. 5, 1935.

42 Penalties have been marked off against Ohio State’s opponents this season, the fewest in the nation. Tennessee has been penalized 99 times, the most in the SEC in 2024.

57 Receptions for 934 yards and 10 TDs for Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith, who broke freshman school records in all three categories set by Cris Carter in 1984.

424 Punt-return yards for Tennessee, the most in the nation entering the bowl season. The Volunteers have averaged 15.7 yards on 27 punt returns in 2024. Eight punts have been returned against Ohio State for 45 yards this season.

1,485 Rushing yards and 22 rushing TDs for Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson in 2024, both single-season school records. Sampson also set a school single-season record with 136 points.

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Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter at @AMarkG1.

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Black Friday hours: List of major retailers open in Middle Tennessee

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7 hours ago

November 27, 2025

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Black Friday hours: List of major retailers open in Middle Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Black Friday is right around the corner, and FOX 17 News is breaking down retailers open across the Midstate and their hours for shoppers who celebrate.

See our list of stores open and hours for Black Friday below (Listed in alphabetical order):

Bass Pro Shops

Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Best Buy

Locations will open at 6 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.

CoolSprings Galleria

Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Costco

Locations will open at 10 a.m. and close at 8:30 p.m.

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Locations will open at 6 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.

Home Depot

Most locations to open at 6 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.

Home Goods

Locations to open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.

Kohl’s

Locations to open at 5 a.m. and close at 12 a.m.

Lowe’s

Locations will open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

Opry Mills

Open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Publix

Locations to open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.

Rivergate Mall

The mall opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m.

Sam’s Club

Locations will open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Tanger Outlets

The outlets are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Target

Nashville locations will open at 6 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.

The Mall at Green Hills

Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Trader Joe’s

Locations to open at 8 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

Tractor Supply

Locations will open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

Walmart

Walmart locations in Nashville will open at 6 a.m. and close at 11 p.m.

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What went wrong for Tennessee basketball in loss to Kansas in Las Vegas

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1 day ago

November 27, 2025

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What went wrong for Tennessee basketball in loss to Kansas in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Tennessee basketball squandered a chance to finish 3-0 at the Players Era Festival and remain undefeated.

The No. 16 Vols (7-1) went away from what built their 12-point lead early in the second half, and Kansas (6-2) stormed back to win 81-76 in the third-place game at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 26.

Here’s what went wrong for Tennessee in its first loss of the season.

Tennessee settled for too many 3-pointers

Tennessee shot 28% on 25 attempts from 3-point range, and it settled for too many shots behind the arc in the second half.

The Vols shot 5-for-13 on 3-pointers in the first half, which wasn’t a bad mark considering Ja’Kobi Gillespie went an uncharacteristic 0-for-3 before halftime. But then they shot 2-for-12 in the second half, and they didn’t score at the rim enough.

“I told our post guys when they’re out there shooting jump shots, I’m sure (Kansas coach) Bill (Self) and his staff were sitting on the bench saying, good let them do it. Let him. We don’t want them in there,” Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said. “That goes back to where we didn’t follow the things we talked about and what we need guys to do.”

Barnes didn’t think all the 3-pointers were necessarily bad shots, but there were times they needed to drive the ball and get to the foul line when they were in the double bonus. Barnes believed the 22 free throw attempts would have been even with Kansas’ 30 if the Vols had tried to drive the ball more.

Vols let offensive struggles dictate defense in second half

Tennessee’s 12-point lead started to crumble when the Vols let their offensive struggles dictate their defense.

Kansas started chipping away when it grabbed two offensive rebounds on the same possession and hit a 3-pointer. Then Felix Okpara missed a jumper and Jaylen Carey sent Kansas to the free-throw line. Nate Ament then missed shots on two straight possessions and UT gave up a transition 3-pointer.

Then the Vols started fouling and gave up three and-one plays in an almost three-minute span. Tennessee missed another jumper shortly after and gave up three straight layups to Kansas for a 6-0 run to take a 68-64 lead.

“Second half, I thought they out-competed us when it counted,” Barnes said. “And that’s the hardest thing to take when they’re doing things that we could have done.”

Tennessee needs more from its starting frontcourt

Barnes wasn’t happy with the fact that Okpara and Cade Phillips didn’t have a single offensive rebound between them. The two starters in the frontcourt only combined for five rebounds total in a game that Tennessee got outrebounded 37-36.

The pair combined for 11 points on 4-for-8 shooting, and Okpara went 3-for-4 on free throws.

Barnes said the Vols can’t put everything on Gillespie, who shot 1-for-10 on 3-pointers. Gillespie had a heavy load over three days, averaging 34.3 minutes, and he had some great looks that just didn’t fall.

“You look at the stat sheet, too many guys that honestly didn’t do the things that they need to do to help us win,” Barnes said.

Carey was a bright spot in Tennessee’s frontcourt with 11 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. But Barnes believes he can be even better after shooting 3-for-6 on free throws.

“The guys that want to learn from this will do it,” Barnes said. “And they’ll get better and move forward, but it’s not going to get any easier, which is the way it should be.”

Cora Hall is the University of Tennessee women’s athletics reporter for Knox News. Email: cora.hall@knoxnews.com; X: @corahalll; Bluesky: @corahall.bsky.social‬. Support strong local journalism and unlock premium perks:knoxnews.com/subscribe

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First Alert Forecast: Much colder air returning to Middle Tennessee

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2 days ago

November 26, 2025

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First Alert Forecast: Much colder air returning to Middle Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Be ready to bundle up the next few days.

NEXT 24 HOURS

A mild start to our Wednesday, with many of us in the 50s, and no major weather issues as we head out the door early today.

This afternoon will be mostly sunny and breezy with temperatures in the mid-50s and winds gusting over 20 mph at times.

Tonight will be much colder, with temperatures dropping into the 30s.

Full weather forecast for Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky with meteorologist Stefano DiPietro.

TODAY’S FORECAST

MORNING – Mild and breezy. Temperatures in the 50s.

AFTERNOON – Staying breezy with winds gusting as high as 25 mph. Mostly sunny. Temperatures in the mid-50s.

EVENING – Partly cloudy. Getting colder quickly. Lows in the 30s.

THANKSGIVING FORECAST

MORNING – Cold start. Partly cloudy. Temperatures in the 30s.

AFTERNOON – Very chilly and breezy. Highs in the mid to upper 40s. Wind gusts near 20 mph.

EVENING – Mostly clear. Even colder. Lows in the 20s.

FRIDAY’S FORECAST

MORNING – Frigid and frosty start. Temperatures in the 20s.

AFTERNOON – Staying chilly and mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.

EVENING – Mostly clear, staying cold. Lows in the 30s.

WEEKEND OUTLOOK

Clouds increase on Saturday, but we’ll stay dry with temperatures in the low to mid 50s. Showers and even some rumbles of thunder move in Saturday night and into Sunday morning.

As of now, we do not expect severe weather. Rain will taper off by Sunday afternoon with highs staying in the 50s.

NEXT WEEK

Dry and chilly on Monday under a partly sunny sky with highs in the mid to upper 40s.

We’re closely monitoring a storm system for next week that will bring rain, and potentially even some wintry weather to parts of the Midstate.

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