Big Orange Kickoff: Playoff Edition pregame show highlights Tennessee-Ohio State matchup

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Update: Thank you for joining us for our Big Orange Kickoff: Playoff Edition!

The coverage continues all day Saturday on our WVLT News online platforms and after the game on WVLT!

Previous: WVLT, the Official Station of the Vols, will have all the action ahead of Tennessee’s playoff game against Ohio State.

It’s slated for 7 p.m. EST this Friday. The special will simulcast on WSMV in Nashville at 6 p.m. CST.

Previous Coverage: Tennessee draws 9-seed in College Football Playoff, will travel to Ohio State for first round matchup

Expect sit down interviews with the top names in Tennessee sports, like Athletic Director Danny White, players Jackson Lampley and Miles Kitselman and more.

We’ll also be taking a look back at Tennessee’s run in the 1996 Citrus Bowl and looking forward to what this 2024 playoff run could mean for the Vols.

Of course, we’ll also be taking a deep dive into the work of Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling as he prepares for what could (but hopefully won’t) be his last Tennessee football game.

Don’t forget to join the WVLT and WSMV Sports teams after the game on Saturday, when we expect to hear from Josh Heupel.