Tennessee vs Ohio State college football livestream: How to watch College Football Playoff game online from anywhere

Tennessee vs. Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream
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The Tennessee vs. Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream is one of the first College Football Playoff games of the 2024 college football season — and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free!

Tennessee vs Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream, date, time and channels

The Tennessee vs. Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream is on Sat. Dec. 21
► Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. GMT (Dec. 22) / 12 p.m. AEST (Dec. 22)
• U.S. — Watch on ABC or ESPN via Sling (ABC in select markets) or Fubo
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In the final College Football Playoff matchup of the weekend, the Ohio State Buckeyes play host to the Tennessee Volunteers. And while two storied college football programs may enter this game, only one can leave.

Despite losing their final conference matchup to rival Michigan, Ohio State should be able to handle the pressure. They're in their sixth College Football Playoff, so this isn't unfamiliar territory for the 10-2 Buckeyes. But after a shocking loss to Michigan and missing out on the Big Ten championship game, they're looking to prove they belong in the playoffs as doubts from pundits start to build. The team will need a stellar performance from quarterback Will Howard to keep their championship hopes alive this weekend.

On the other side of the ball, Tennessee is riding high and looking to build on a surprising season. Despite a third-place finish in the SEC and missing out on the conference championship game, their 10-2 record was good enough to earn the Volunteers a berth in the College Football Playoffs. They're here to prove they belong, but they'll probably need a great game from running back Dylan Sampson to move on this weekend. Will the Volunteers score a surprise upset? Or will the Buckeyes reign supreme at home? tune into the livestream to find out.

Odds: Ohio State is favored by 7 points on DraftKings Sportsbook. The over-under is set at 47 points and a moneyline bet on Ohio State to win requires $74 to win $100. A moneyline bet on Tennessee requires $30 to win $100.

Tennessee Volunteers Injuries: Squirrel White (questionable), Dont'e Thornton Jr. (questionable), Christian Charles (questionable), Christian Charles (questionable), Bru McCoy (questionable), Keenan Pili (out), Emmanuel Okoye (out), Jourdan Thomas (out).

Ohio State Buckeyes Injuries: Will Kacmarek (questionable) , Zen Michalski (questionable),  Jace Middleton (questionable),  Mitchell Melton (questionable),  Nolan Baudo (questionable), Reis Stocksdale (out), Rashid SeSay (out), Seth McLaughlin (out), Josh Simmons (out).

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How to watch Tennessee vs Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the game on your usual subscription? You can still tune in via a virtual private network, or VPN. A VPN makes it appear like you're surfing the web from your home, allowing you to access the streaming services you already pay for. It's legal and easy to do.

We've tested many different VPN services and our favorite is NordVPN; it offers superb speeds, excellent customer service and a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out first to see if it's right for you. But you've got other VPN options too, so check out our full list of the best VPN services.

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view your usual U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Sling and watch the Tennessee vs. Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream.

How to watch Tennessee vs Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream in the U.S.

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In the U.S., the Tennessee vs. Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream is on ABC and ESPN. That means it's available via ABC over the air with one of the best TV antennas and it is typically available with most cable TV packages.

If you've already cut the cord, consider watching the game on Sling TV or Fubo — two of the best streaming services for live TV.

The Sling Orange package is just $46 per month and comes with more than 30 channels, including ESPN. You can also opt for Sling Blue if you prefer to watch on ABC, starting at just $46 a month. Just be sure to check that ABC is available in your zip code before signing up.

Or, for $80 per month, you can sign up for Fubo and its 121 channels, including ESPN, all the broadcast networks and more.

How to watch Tennessee vs Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream for free

With one of our best TV antenna picks you can watch select college football livestreams over the air for free. And since the Tennessee vs. Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream is on ABC, you can watch it for free with an antenna.

How to watch Tennessee vs Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream in the U.K.

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U.K. fans can watch the Tennessee vs. Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream on Sky Sports. The game will be accessible on Sky Sports Mix at 1 a.m. GMT on Sunday, Dec 22.

If you want this game and other select NCAA football games, you can add Sky Sports to an existing Sky subscription for £22/month.

Sky Glass is another option for watching NCAA and NFL football in the U.K. This service gives you Sky TV within a 4K TV that has a built-in Dolby Atmos soundbar without the need for a dish. Prices start at £14/month for the TV, plus a Sky subscription on top of that.

If you're currently an American in the U.K., and can't access Sky Sports, don't worry. You can use NordVPN to watch the Tennessee vs. Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream abroad.

How to watch Tennessee vs Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream in Australia

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In Australia, the Tennessee vs. Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream will be shown on Kayo Sports. Kayo Sports gives you ESPN coverage of both college football and NFL livestreams, with a few games on offer each week. Kayo Sports will have access to this game and all College Football Playoff games this season through its ESPN deal

Of course, if you're in Australia, you can always use NordVPN to watch your U.S. streaming services abroad.

How to watch Tennessee vs Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream in Canada

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If you're in Canada, the Tennessee vs. Ohio State College Football Playoff first round game livestream will be on TSN1, TSN3 and TSN4. TSN has a monopoly on college football so this is essentially your only option for watching games this season

Among the best streaming services we've tested, the only one that may offer games is Fubo, which has a pretty deep live sports selection and operates in Canada. Unfortunately, at this time we cannot confirm that Fubo will offer any college football livestreams in Canada like it does in the U.S.

Of course, if you're in Canada, you can always use NordVPN to watch your U.S. streaming services abroad.

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