Unexpected Underdogs Poised to Shake Up College Football Playoff First Round: Who Will Defy the Odds?
The Vols’ chances will come down to Iamaleava, of course, but also to receivers like Bru McCoy and Squirrel White. Ohio State corners Davison Igbinosun (who has had occasional penalty problems) and Denzel Burke will determine how well coordinator Jim Knowles’ strategy shakes out.
The winner will move on to face Dan Lanning’s top-seeded Oregon Ducks in the quarterfinals.
- TRACR’s Projected Winner (With Probability): Ohio State (72.7%)
- Kirshner’s Pick: Tennessee +7.5
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