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Tennessee at Ohio State CFP

 Here’s a statistical comparison of the offensive and defensive performance of Ohio State and Tennessee football for the 2024 season based on available data:



Offense

  • Ohio State:

    • Points per game: 35.5
    • Total offense: 423.5 yards per game
    • Rushing offense: 169.2 yards per game (24 touchdowns)
    • Passing offense: 254.3 yards per game (29 touchdowns)
    • Yards per play: 6.8
  • Tennessee:

    • Points per game: 37.8
    • Total offense: 463.4 yards per game
    • Rushing offense: 230.9 yards per game (21 touchdowns)
    • Passing offense: 178.7 yards per game (34 touchdowns)
    • Yards per play: 6.3

Defense

  • Ohio State:

    • Opponent points per game: 10.9 (2nd nationally)
    • Total defense: 241.1 yards per game
    • Rushing defense: 96.8 yards per game
    • Passing defense: 144.2 yards per game
    • Sacks: 35 for 231 yards lost
  • Tennessee:

    • Opponent points per game: 20.8
    • Total defense: 278.3 yards per game
    • Rushing defense: 115 yards per game
    • Passing defense: 163.3 yards per game
    • Sacks: 29 for 191 yards lost

Summary

Ohio State excels in defensive metrics, being one of the top teams in limiting opponents' scoring and yardage, while Tennessee demonstrates a balanced offensive approach with strong rushing and passing. Tennessee also has higher scoring efficiency, but Ohio State’s defense is among the best in the country​.



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