#7 Vols Confident Group As They Prep For CFP Opportunity At #6 Ohio State

  • Tuesday, December 10, 2024
  • UT Sports
Vols Prepare For Playoffs
Vols Prepare For Playoffs
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Preparation for No. 7 Tennessee's first College Football Playoff game is fully underway as the Volunteers get ready for their trip up north to take on No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. ET.

UT players met with the media on Tuesday for the first time since Sunday's CFP selection show and voiced their excitement for the opportunity that awaits with their upcoming trip to Columbus.

"It's amazing. We are in the playoffs. We get another game. Another opportunity, a fun opportunity to go out there and have fun," senior defensive lineman Omari Thomas said.

"Go out there, have fun and play with each other. It's another opportunity for us. It doesn't really matter where we play. We are more so ready for the opportunity, and we are blessed to be here, honestly."

While the matchup pits two of the nation's top teams against one another, it will also showcase two of the most recognizable brands in all of college football on full display in primetime on ABC/ESPN.

The Vols know they'll need to be at their best in all phases of the game to meet the challenge that the Buckeyes will present. Sophomore linebacker Jeremiah Telander believes that the team's confidence is at an all-time high as they prepare for this win or go home matchup inside Ohio Stadium.

"We're extremely confident," Telander said. "You earn confidence and confidence comes from preparation. Like you said, we've been preparing for this since January and the confidence is out of the roof right now. I just can't wait to go out there and play with our guys."

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