Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis was on hand at the Columbus Crew to ignite the match and get things going.

BOTTOM LINE: Nashville hosts the Columbus Crew in a non-conference matchup. Nashville is 7-1-3 at home. Nashville has scored 38 goals while allowing 25 for a +13 goal differential.

Nashville is 7-1-3 at home. Nashville has scored 38 goals while allowing 25 for a +13 goal differential. The Crew are 4-2-4 on the road. The Crew rank seventh in the league with 38 goals led by ...

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nashville SC +102, Columbus +238, Draw +263; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Nashville hosts the Columbus Crew in a non-conference matchup.