The upcoming College Football Playoff matchup between the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 9 Tennessee Vols is set to take place on December 21st in Columbus, Ohio. The winner of this highly anticipated game will go on to face the No. 1 Oregon Ducks in the prestigious Rose Bowl.
On paper, the Buckeyes appear to be the stronger team, but a stumble in their season landed them in the eighth seed and out of the Big Ten Championship Game. Their unexpected loss to the unranked Michigan program cost them a shot at the conference championship. On the other hand, the Vols will be looking to capitalize on any opportunity to secure an unlikely victory in this matchup.
Tickets for the Tennessee vs. Ohio State game are currently available on StubHub, with prices ranging from $300 to $400. Fans are advised to purchase their tickets in advance to avoid any price spikes as the game day approaches.
When it comes to ticket pricing breakdown by location, premium areas near the 50-yard line in the lower sections command the highest prices, with tickets listed at $2,081. Other premium sections like Club or Suite Level range from $1,041 to $2,168. End zone seats are priced at $324 to $366 in the upper sections and around $403 to $504 in the lower levels. Tickets in the upper levels of the stadium are more affordable, ranging from $317 to $421, depending on their proximity to the field.
The Tennessee vs. Ohio State game will be held at Ohio Stadium with kickoff scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. ET.
In terms of the potential NCAA championship path for both teams, Tennessee would need to overcome Ohio State in the first round to secure a spot in the Rose Bowl quarterfinals against No. 1 Oregon. A victory against Oregon would propel them into the semifinals at either the Orange Bowl or Cotton Bowl, where they would face tough competition from teams like Georgia, Notre Dame, or Indiana. If they manage to advance, Tennessee could find themselves in the National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20.
Meanwhile, Ohio State’s playoff journey begins with a matchup against Tennessee, with the goal of advancing to the Rose Bowl quarterfinals against Oregon. A win there would see them progress to the semifinals at either the Orange Bowl or Cotton Bowl, leading to a potential spot in the National Championship Game in Atlanta.
Overall, the Tennessee vs. Ohio State matchup promises to be an exciting and high-stakes game with significant implications for both teams’ championship aspirations. Fans can expect a thrilling showdown between these two powerhouse programs on the road to college football glory.
