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Former Ohio State transfer and current Tennessee player compares Ohio Stadium atmosphere to SEC

Former Ohio State transfer says “Shoe isn’t as loud as the SEC” #GoBucks

The Ohio State football team will get to host a College Football Playoff game in Columbus, Ohio, for the first round. The Tennessee Volunteers will have to come up north to take on the Buckeyes on December 21 and it will be a homecoming of sorts for one player.

Andre Turrentine is a former four-star recruit in the class of 2021, who opted to return home via the transfer portal to the state of Tennessee after his freshman season. The Nashville native didn’t see much time as he only saw the field in four games, which meant he was able to keep his redshirt and in all honesty his chances of ever developing a significant role for OSU were pretty slim.

The decision to leave ended up being the right one as Turrentine is currently a starter for the Vols and as stated above, that was unlikely to ever become the case at Ohio State. He was able to speak to the media in regard to the stadium atmosphere of Columbus and what to expect and noted that “The Shoe isn’t as loud as the SEC. It’s a different animal here.”

It wasn’t all negative, as he ended the statement with “The SEC is a little bit louder, but the Shoe brings it as well.”

This isn’t completely shocking as the home field atmosphere leaves something to be desired in Columbus, but Turrentine said both Arkansas and South Carolina were louder. He better be ready, because this contest is going to be a night game for the first ever College Football Playoff and I expect the crowd to be at its peak.

Andre Turrentine discusses returning to Ohio State for College Football Playoff

Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine discusses returning to Ohio State for the College Football Playoff.

Tennessee redshirt junior defensive back Andre Turrentine will play his former team Ohio State in the first-round of the College Football Playoff.

Turrentine transferred to Tennessee ahead of the 2022 season. He has appeared in 36 games for the Vols since 2022, totaling 64 tackles, four tackles for a loss, two interceptions and six pass deflections.

“I’m just excited,” Turrentine said of playing his former team. “Excited to get back on the field and play one more time with these guys. I’m excited to play that team. I know a lot of guys on that team, so just having that brotherhood and camaraderie from being a freshman there is going to be big in this game, and for me personally it gives you a reason to be excited for this game.”

Turrentine enrolled at Ohio State in June 2021 and played in four games for the Buckeyes.

No. 9 seed Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) will play No. 8 seed Ohio State (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten) on Dec. 21.

Kickoff between the Vols and Buckeyes is slated for 8 p.m. EST at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The game will be televised by ABC.

Andre Turrentine. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Fall camp: Tim Banks discusses transfers Andre Turrentine, Wesley Walker

Fall camp: Tim Banks discusses transfers Andre Turrentine and Wesley Walker

Tennessee kicked off fall training camp Monday at Haslam Field.

Ahead of the Vols’ first fall training camp practice, second-year defensive coordinator Tim Banks discussed defensive back transfers Andre Turrentine (Ohio State) and Wesley Walker (Georgia Tech).

“I couldn’t tell you that we know exactly what we’ve got,” Banks said. “Obviously, I remember both young men coming out of high school and Wesley had a body of work at the other place, but until you actually get them in your system and have an opportunity to coach them the way you want them to be coached, you’re not quite sure, but I will tell you they have been nothing but spectacular in terms of their approach, work ethic, desire to be great.

“They’ve been great in our room. I know their teammates have really adjusted to them well and are excited to have them in our family. We are just excited to see what they can do in these practices that we’ve got coming up. I’m hoping they’re as good as advertised because we need them, along with the other guys, to help us take that next step.”

Walker played at Georgia Tech from 2019-21, appearing in 23 games. He played nickel back for the Yellow Jackets.

The 6-foot-1, 204-pound redshirt junior totaled 96 tackles, 56 solo tackles, 40 assists, two tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and six pass deflections at Georgia Tech.

The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Turrentine signed with Ohio State in the 2021 recruiting class. Turrentine enrolled at Ohio State in June 2021 and played in four games last season.

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Ohio State safety commits to Tennessee

An Ohio State safety commits to the Vols.

Ohio State redshirt freshman safety Andre Turrentine has committed to Tennessee.

Turrentine announced his transfer to the Vols on Monday.

The 5-foot-11, 195-pound safety signed with the Buckeyes in the 2021 class. Turrentine enrolled at Ohio State in June 2021.

He went to Ohio State after playing at the Ensworth School in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee will kick off its 2022 season Sept. 1 against Ball State at Neyland Stadium under second-year head coach Josh Heupel.

The Vols went 7-6 (4-4 SEC) during Heupel’s first season in 2021. Tennessee played Purdue in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl.

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Safety Andre Turrentine has entered the transfer portal

Another defensive player has entered the transfer portal for Ohio State. #GoBucks

The Ohio State football team may finally be down to its 85-scholarship limit if the latest news holds true. That’s because safety Andre Turrentine has become the latest player to enter the transfer portal according to an OSU spokesperson.

Turrentine, a Nashville native, came to OSU as a four-star prospect in the 2021 recruiting class according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He saw very limited action last season, appearing in just three games without making any tackles. He did, however, have an impressive spring game, registering nine tackles and one pass break-up.

The loss of the redshirt freshman still leaves Ohio State in good shape in the secondary and will allow him to move on to another program where he will still have four years of eligibility left.

All in all, Turrentine makes the fifth OSU defensive player to enter the transfer portal. The deadline to enter the transfer portal and still be eligible to play next season immediately and without petition is Sunday.

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Safety Andre Turrentine has black stripe removed

BIA officially welcomes another member when freshman DB Andre Turrentine lost his black stripe on Wednesday.

The final black stripe removal on Thursday came in the defensive secondary when BIA (Best in America) officially added another member. Andre Turrentine lost his black stripe, becoming the third defensive player to do so on the same day. It’s a black-stripe bonanza.

A four-star prospect, Turrentine was rated as the No. 9 safety overall in the 2021 recruiting class. Coming out of Nashville, Tennessee, Turrentine is seen as a sure tackler and was many times seen as the best athlete on the field in high school. Recruiting analyst Barton Simmons gave high praise comparing the freshman to a former Ohio State great in Vonn Bell.

“I just want to say thank ya’ll boys for the opportunity,” Turrentine told teammates in a short ceremony. “Shoutout BIA. Shoutout Zone 6 for getting me right. Shout out to them boys. Go Bucks!”

Turrentine was not an early enrollee at Ohio State, instead coming at the beginning of June. He could play either safety or cornerback but has spent all of this time at safety thus far. It will be a luxury to have a player with the versatility to move if needed.

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