Are you ready for some College Football Playoff action? The wait is almost over, as the Ohio State Buckeyes will be hosting Tennessee football for a first-round contest on Saturday night. The intrigue leading up to kickoff is sky-high.
Ohio State is the favorite for this one, but the Vols don't give a darn about that at all. Nope, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and his players are going to be ready to put on a show at The Shoe in primetime on Saturday night. So, who will be on the call for this upcoming battle? We've got the TV and announcers info for you in this piece.
Announcers for CFP game between Tennessee and Ohio State
• Lead play-by-play announcer: Chris Fowler
• Color commentator: Kirk Herbstreit
• Sideline reporter: Holly Rowe
In some great news for Vols and Buckeyes fans, the dream team of Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe will be on the broadcast. UT fans are hoping some brilliant analysis from Fowler and Herbstreit will be on the way in the Vols' favor.
Broadcast Network and Production Team
As you could probably tell, ESPN will be broadcasting this one, with the game also being available on ABC. There have been some brilliant games showcased on ESPN in CFP history and more of the same will be on the way this month.
What time is kickoff for Tennessee vs. Ohio State?
This is a primetime showdown on Saturday night, with Tennessee and Ohio State getting things started at 8 p.m. ET. With this game being played in Columbus, the temps are expected to be in the high 20s.
Ohio State remains a six-point favorite to take down Tennessee
Per the Vegas oddsmakers, Tennessee is a six-point underdog against Ohio State for the weekend. Nico Iamaleava, Dylan Sampson and others have seen the negative talk surrounding this team and they're going to use it as motivation. Should UT post a win, a date with Oregon on New Year's Day will be on the way. First, a victory over Ohio State must be posted.