The Emerald Coast Classic is a yearly preseason tournament that began in 2014. It takes place during Thanksgiving, and this year, Ohio State will be a part of the festivities.
Ohio State will face Alabama in a semifinal game, which has some significance. This game will be the first time since 2002 that Ohio State and Alabama have faced each other. Alabama took home the win as they beat Ohio State 54-48.
History wise, it will be their seventh meeting, and whoever wins will break the tie. The series between these teams are 3-3. This could be a tough matchup for the Buckeyes (who missed the NCAA tournament last season) but if they win, they could gain some momentum going into the season.
