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Tennessee vs. Ohio State Touchdown Predictions & Odds: College Football Playoff

Gabe Henderson

Last Updated: December 21, 2024 3:00 PM EST • 3 min 28 sec read.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka celebrates a first down catch as we make our Tennessee vs. Ohio State touchdown predictions ahead of the College Football Playoff.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) celebrates a first down catch. Photo by Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.

The first round of the inaugural 12-team College Football concludes on Saturday evening when the Tennessee Volunteers take on the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Our Tennessee vs. Ohio State touchdown predictions highlight multiple players who could impact the outcome of the postseason showdown. Kickoff from Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN).

The touchdown picks are a part of our larger Tennessee vs. Ohio State predictions for this intriguing matchup. Check out our College Football Playoff bracket to see who the winner will play in the quarterfinals.

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Tennessee vs. Ohio State touchdown predictions: College Football Playoff

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  • Emeka Egbuka touchdown prediction: Anytime touchdown scorer () ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Dont'e Thornton Jr. touchdown prediction: Anytime touchdown scorer () ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • TreVeyon Henderson touchdown prediction: Anytime touchdown scorer (+100 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐

Best Tennessee vs. Ohio State touchdown picks

Emeka Egbuka Anytime touchdown scorer ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: +155 via BetMGM | Implied probability: 39.22%

We picked Emeka Egbuka as our likeliest touchdown scorer for this game in our College Football Playoff touchdown scorer predictions for the first round - and we're sticking to it.

The game script should allow Ohio State to spread the ball out to its receivers, with less of a focus on the running game due to a makeshift offensive line. As such, few wideouts have been as consistent as Egbuka this season. The senior has three touchdowns in his last five outings.

Egbuka is also the second-leading touchdown scorer in a high-powered offense. We were surprised to see BetMGM list him at plus-money (+155) for this contest.

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Dont'e Thornton Jr. anytime touchdown scorer ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: +310 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 24.39%

While Ohio State may try and claim the title of "DBU" due to its litter of secondary stars in the NFL, the Buckeyes have struggled in the defensive backfield this season.

Ohio State's corners rank 101st in coverage grade, according to PFF. This means Nico Iamaleava and the high-octane Tennessee passing attack should find some success against the hosts.

Dont'e Thorton Jr. is the hot hand in the Volunteers' offense with three touchdowns in his last three outings. Two of those scores came against Vanderbilt, so we'll take a flier on Thornton to continue scoring. Our best college football betting sites offer this play at +310 odds, with an implied probability of 24.39%.

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TreVeyon Henderson anytime touchdown scorer ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: +100 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 50%

TreVeyon Henderson's role was unclear coming into the year with Quinshon Judkins joining the team. However, he's still been a key part of the Buckeyes' offense, as he's shown in recent weeks with 30 carries in Ohio State's last three games.

Henderson has six rushing touchdowns during his senior campaign, but 66% came in the first three weeks. He's gotten it going again recently with a pair of touchdowns in his last four outings. Judkins has also been relatively cold as he's found the end zone in just one game over the last two months.

Tennessee has given up rushing touchdowns to opponents in six of its last nine games. Judkins' odds are juiced to -105 at our best sportsbooks, so instead, we'll play Henderson's ATTS prop at even money (+100 at FanDuel).

Tennessee vs. Ohio State touchdown scorer odds

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Tennessee vs. Ohio State live odds & game info

  • When: Saturday, Dec. 21
  • Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Ohio Stadium (Columbus, Ohio)
  • How to watch: ESPN/ESPN+
  • Weather: 22 degrees, 1% chance of precipitation, wind 5 mph N
  • Favorite: Ohio State -7 (-115 via BetMGM)

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Gabe Henderson
Gabe Henderson is a sports betting writer from Houston, Texas. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication. Gabe developed an interest in sports betting while in college due to its legalization in Louisiana. He turned his passion into a career shortly after, joining The Advocate/NOLA.com as a Sports Betting Content Coordinator, where he spent two years. Gabe wore many hats before graduating as he led FanSided's coverage of Chelsea FC as a Site Expert with "The Pride of London." He was also the Editor-in-Chief of the LSU Gumbo Yearbook for two years. Gabe became a part of the 520ccc.com team in late 2024. He brings with him an extensive knowledge of many sports, including — but not limited to — NFL, NCAA, MLB, NBA, soccer, and UFC. Sports betting has not yet been legalized in Gabe's home state of Texas, so he frequently takes trips to Louisiana when he has the itch to place futures. Outside of work, Gabe considers himself an old head as he used an AOL email account until 2022 and still collects vinyl records.