The Ohio State football team is hosting a first-round College Football Playoff game this weekend. It's a tough matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers. The winner of this game gets to go to the Rose Bowl to take on the undefeated Oregon Ducks. If Ohio State wins, it would be a rematch for them.
Tennessee is an SEC team that typically doesn't play in cold weather. That's why a lot of fans of the Ohio State Buckeyes were excited to host this game. Even though the Buckeyes have only played in one truly cold game this season, they are more used to in than the Vols.
One of the big things that fans are watching in anticipation of this game is the weather forecast. Some fans are hoping for snow to really make the Vols feel uncomfortable. While it won't quite be snowing, it certainly will be cold for this night matchup in the Shoe.
Ohio State football vs. Tennessee weather forecast
According to the Weather Channel, it will be clear for this game. It will be about 26 degrees at kickoff. It will feel like 21 degrees. By the time the game is over, the temperature will fall to 21 degrees with a feels-like temperature of 18 degrees. It certainly will be cold for this game.
This forecast makes it even more surprising that Tennessee has opted to practice inside multiple times this week instead of getting acclimated to the elements. Ohio State has decided to practice outside to make sure that they are used to the cold once Saturday night rolls around.
Cold weather typically is an advantage to the team who can run the ball better, which is Tennessee. But they aren't used to running in these kinds of cold conditions. That means that Ohio State's passing game will still be able to move the ball down the field.