At halftime in Columbus, Ohio, the Ohio State Buckeyes are leading the Tennessee Volunteers by 11 points. The game started with Ohio State dominating and Tennessee struggling, but the Volunteers managed to make a comeback towards the end of the first half.
Ohio State's quarterback, Will Howard, has been impressive, completing 17 of 21 passes for 220 yards and a touchdown. However, he did throw an interception in the end zone, which led to Tennessee scoring their first points of the game.
Jeremiah Smith has been a standout performer for the Buckeyes, leading the receiving corps with 81 yards and a touchdown. Running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins have also contributed with rushing touchdowns.
Despite a slow start, the Tennessee Volunteers showed signs of life late in the first half. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava rushed for the team's only touchdown just before halftime and has accumulated 36 yards on 13 carries. In the passing game, Iamaleava has completed seven of 16 attempts for 81 yards.
As the teams head into the locker room for halftime adjustments, both Ohio State and Tennessee will be looking to make strategic changes to secure the victory in the second half. With the game still within reach for the Volunteers, the second half promises to be an exciting battle between these two college football powerhouses.
