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Tennessee and Ohio are getting closer to kickoff and the matchup is being talked about from a wide range of topics.
#15/15 Tennessee takes on Ohio on Saturday at noon ET on @SECNetwork!
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— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) September 13, 2016
Vols QB Joshua Dobbs said Ohio is the most important game of the season because it's the next game on the schedule.
— Tennessee Beat (@TennesseeBeat) September 13, 2016
Butch says Ohio will test the Vols' maturity
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) September 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/Volquest_Paul/status/775365331720212480
The injury status for a pair Vols have been updated. Linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. and defensive lineman LaTroy Lewis will miss the Ohio game due to ankle injuries, and Ohio media are talking about it. WR Josh Smith is questionable.
Bobcats will take any help they can get. Plus, Vols want to be healthy with Florida game looming https://t.co/rW2qNoIljU
— Jason Arkley (@JasonRRArkley) September 12, 2016
Vols WR Josh Smith tweaked his ankle in practice yesterday and is questionable for Ohio game. Tyler Byrd will get more reps this week.
— Tennessee Beat (@TennesseeBeat) September 14, 2016
A win over No. 15 Tennessee would be monumental for Ohio. The Bobcats are 0-40 against ranked foes.
You'll hear this often this week: Ohio has never defeated a ranked opponent. Tennessee No. 15 in both major polls this week
— Jason Arkley (@JasonRRArkley) September 12, 2016
Here’s an almost unbelievable fact about Ohio’s trip to Neyland Stadium.
Game at Tennessee will be on grass. Ohio's first game on grass since 2014, and only one scheduled this season. No special plans for that
— Jason Arkley (@JasonRRArkley) September 12, 2016
Ohio has two practice days a week with players in "flat-soled shoes." Practices every day on turf. Shoe choice matters more, Solich said
— Jason Arkley (@JasonRRArkley) September 12, 2016
For Tennessee, there will be a first in a long time also. If the Volunteers are victorious, Tennessee will be 3-0 for the first time since 2004.
Assuming Vols don't choke against Ohio next weekend, Tennessee will be 3-0 for the first time since 2004.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) September 11, 2016
To move to 3-0, Tennessee will need to have a good start and play with an offensive identity like they did for three quarters against Virginia Tech. The Vols seem to be dialed in for a quick start against Ohio.
Vickers called Ohio "a good team" and says Vols won't be overlooking them to future games. Mentioned Ohio's game vs App State last season.
— Tennessee Beat (@TennesseeBeat) September 13, 2016
Lastly, the Ohio football team has been entertained by the Ohio University Marching Band at practice this week in preparation for the Tennessee trip inside a loud Neyland Stadium.
Thank you @marching110 for coming to help us get ready for Tennessee. #StandUpAndCheer pic.twitter.com/zxtLnFwhQM
— Chris Rodgers (@Crodge57) September 13, 2016
Don’t forget one of the best parts about #Vols hosting Ohio this weekend: Ohio’s band is all kinds of fun. Halftime show should be good.
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) September 14, 2016
Dan Harralson covers Tennessee football for SaturdayDownSouth.com. Follow Dan on Twitter @danharralson.
