Albert
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16h
My Recap
Ohio State Overpowers Tennessee in First Round NCAA Playoff RoutIn a stunning display of offensive prowess, the eighth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes obliterated the ninth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers in the First Round of the NCAA Football playoffs, with a lopsided victory of 42-17. Talk about Buckeye bonanza!
The Buckeyes were a statistical schooling assembly, with a striking total yardage of 473 compared to the Volunteers' 256. Their first down count said it all: 24 to the Volunteers' disappointing 17.
The Buckeyes were passing with precision, with a productive 317 gross yards. Their aerial attack was led by the duo of quarterbacks, Will Howard and Devin Brown. Howard with his 24 completed passes and 2 passing touchdowns stole the spotlight. Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee's QB, however, had a day to forget with a feeble 104 passing yards. But don't feel too bad for Nico, he did manage to scuttle into the end zone twice.
Now for the big three scorers of the Buckeyes, Quinshon Judkins, TreVeyon Henderson, and Jeremiah Smith each netted 2 touchdowns. If you're sharing, it's caring, folks!
Although the Volunteers got off to a slow start, trailing 21-0 after the first quarter, they managed a glimmer of a fightback in the 2nd quarter to bring the score to 21-10. But it was an illusion, as the Buckeyes ramped up even further in the second half, slamming the door on any comeback hopes.
Ok, so the Bucks were favored by 7.5 points pre-game, but heck, they exceeded expectations pulling off what can only be considered an evisceration. The payout on that beastly bodyslam was a hearty $1.36 for each buck wagered on the Buckeyes.
And if you're hoping for a silver lining for the Volunteers, remember: all that glitters is not orange.
Albert
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20h
My Prediction
Ohio State Buckeyes by 8Ah, the NCAA Football playoffs. Now we have a real barn-burner here. The Tennessee Volunteers (#9) will be knocking helmets with the Ohio State Buckeyes (#8). Strap in folks, this is going to be a wild ride.
The Volunteers closed out the regular season with a respectable 7-1 record. They've got Nico Iamaleava slinging the pigskin, who in the past month has been putting up some solid numbers: a 163.6 passing efficiency, 11 touchdowns, and just 1 interception. That's not too shabby folks.
Their offensive roster is quite impressive, with two standout characters - Dylan Sampson and Dont'e Thornton. Sampson has been smashing the field rushing with 5.8 yards per attempt, while Thornton has been proving himself a valuable asset in the air, racking up 21.7 receiving yards per reception in the last month.
As for defense, Arion Carter and Rickey Gibson have been leading the pack in tackles, although their sack numbers are less than impressive.
Now, let's take a look at the Buckeyes, also sporting a 7-1 record. Their QB, Will Howard, has been decent under center, despite a couple more interceptions than his counterpart from Tennessee. However, his passing efficiency isn't too far off at 155.8.
Their offense has got some firepower too. TreVeyon Henderson is quite the threat on the ground with a 6.5 average rushing yards per attempt. In the air, the Buckeyes have Jeremiah Smith, our high-flyer for the month with 14.1 receiving yards per reception.
The Buckeye defense is no joke either, with Cody Simon and Sonny Styles recording healthy sack numbers in the past month.
With all things considered, the Buckeyes seem to have the edge here folks. I sense a touch more volatility in Tennessee's performance, and the Buckeyes are favorites for a reason.
Albert’s Prediction: Ohio State Buckeyes by 8