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OU Football vs Tennessee Live Score Updates from Sooners-Volunteers

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NORMAN — The last time OU and Tennessee faced off was a classic.

In 2015, the Sooners trailed 17-3 after three quarters until Baker Mayfield showed the magic he’s known for, hitting Sterling Shepard for a touchdown in the final minute of regulation to tie the game. He did it again in the second overtime.

“The atmosphere was just amazing,” former Sooners cornerback Zack Sanchez said this week.

Sanchez’s interception ended the match.

When OU and Tennessee face off on Saturday, the teams will look very different.

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Josh Heupel, the last OU quarterback to win a national title, is the Volunteers’ head coach. Former OU quarterback Joey Halzle is Heupel’s quarterback coach/offensive coordinator.

Saturday also marks the Sooners’ first-ever SEC game.

“It brings a lot of extra excitement,” Sanchez said. “Something is going to be shown on Saturday.

“I have complete confidence in our guys and I think this defense will show the country exactly how good we are.”

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OU vs Tennessee Score Updates

This section will be updated once the game starts.

🨀	1	2	3	4	F
TENNESSEE	–	–	–	–	—	–
OKLAHOMA	–	–	–	–	—	–

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Lewis Carter just played his best game as a Sooner.

On third-and-6 from the Tennessee 47-yard line, Vols quarterback Nico Iamaleava hit a lateral strike to the right to Squirrel White.

Carter was there.

Carter hit White hard, causing him to lose 7 yards. Tennessee was also assessed a personal foul penalty on the play, putting the Volunteers on fourth-and-28.

—Ryan Aber, Editor

Jackson Arnold had a rough second series.

First, the Sooners’ quarterback was taken down for a loss of 2 yards early in the drive, and then he was taken down on second down by Tennessee’s Tyre West for a loss of 4 yards.

Arnold recovered and passed to Jake Roberts on third down, but the Sooners needed to punt and gave Tennessee the ball at its own 43.

—Ryan Aber, Editor

The Sooners’ defense passed its first test.

After the offense lost the ball on downs, OU’s defense was given a three-and-out.

Robert Spears-Jennings and Peyton Bowen stepped up to stop Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson at the line of scrimmage on third down, forcing the Volunteers to punt.

—Ryan Aber, Editor

OU looked like it was off to a monstrous start.

On the third play of the game, Tennessee defensive end James Pearce Jr. was offside and Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold responded by throwing a 76-yard touchdown pass to Brenen Thompson.

But officials stopped the play. Although Pearce was given a penalty, Tennessee’s cornerback made contact with an OU receiver, making it a dead-ball penalty.

The Sooners picked up a first down on the next play, with an 18-yard pass to Deion Burks, but the drive stalled after that.

Brent Venables decided to go fourth-and-2 in midfield, but Arnold’s pass was incomplete, giving the Volunteers the ball.

—Ryan Aber, Editor

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel was honored Saturday night before facing OU at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

“Welcome back Josh Heupel,” the video board read, along with a photo of Heupel after leading the Sooners to a national championship victory over Florida State to close the 2000 season.

In addition, there was a live video of Heupel during the warm-up.

Heupel tapped his heart when he was addressed over the loudspeakers and received loud applause from the audience.

—Ryan Aber, Editor

If pre-game warmups are anything to go by, it appears Branson Hickman is ready to return as OU’s center.

Hickman and fellow offensive lineman Jake Taylor were listed on the SEC’s final pregame availability report as game-time decisions, though Taylor primarily watched the warmup.

However, Hickman worked with the starting offensive line, with Heath Ozaeta and Febechi Nwaiwu at guards and Jacob Sexton and Michael Tarquin at the tackle positions.

Wide receiver Nic Anderson appears set to make his season debut after missing the first three games due to injury.

Cheetah Kendel Dolby, who missed last week’s game, also looks set to return to the starting lineup.

—Ryan Aber, Editor

OU vs Tennessee time today

Date: Saturday September 21st
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium

What channel is the Oklahoma vs. Tennessee game on today?

The Sooners and Volunteers will face off in a game that will air on ABC. Chris Fowler (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) will cover the game from the booth, while Holly Rowe will be a reporter on the sidelines.

Streaming options for the match include the ESPN app, ESPN+ and Fubo, the latter of which is offering a free trial to potential subscribers.

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OU vs Tennessee History

Series record: OU leads, 3-1
OU’s latest win: September 12, 2015 (31-24 2OT)
Tennessee’s Last Win: January 2, 1938 (17-0)

OU vs Tennessee Predictions

Ryan Aber, OU reporter

Tennessee 31, OU 27

Meet the HIP standard

Sooners hold on to Vols late, but Josh Heupel’s offense is ultimately too strong, giving Tennessee the win. OU’s defense is strong at times, but Nico Iamaleava and the Vols’ offense prove too strong.

Joe Mussatto, columnist

Tennessee 27, OU 21

VOLUNTEER HOURS

Tennessee spoils OU’s SEC debut. Josh Heupel wins in return to Norman.

Colton Sulley, OU Reporter

Tennessee 38, OU 35

MEANS MORE

This is why OU joined the SEC, for these types of games played at home. The Sooners’ crowd is on edge, making this a fairly tough road game for Tennessee. Jackson Arnold seems like the right fit and the Sooners keep things interesting, but Tennessee’s offense rolls.

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OU vs Tennessee Betting Odds

BetMGM Saturday betting lines and odds:

Distribution: Tennessee with 6.5
Over/under: 57.5
Moneyline: Tennessee -250, Oklahoma +200

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OU vs Tennessee injury updates

The Sooners are hoping wide receiver Nic Anderson will be available for the first time this season. Anderson, who undressed but did not play last week, is listed as probable on the SEC’s availability report. Wide receiver Andrel Anthony, Cheetah Kendel Dolby, tight end Kade McIntyre and offensive lineman Troy Everett are also listed as probable. Offensive linemen Branson Hickman and Jake Taylor are questionable, while Gentry Williams and Dasan McCullough are among the Sooners listed as disabled.

Tennessee’s biggest injury is to starting left tackle Lance Heard, who is listed after missing last week’s game.

OU vs Tennessee weather update

Temperatures are expected to be around 94 at kickoff, with winds around 10 mph out of the south. There is no chance of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service.

OU 2024 schedule

Below is the full 2024 Sooners schedule, including available tee times and TV channel information:

Always Central.

Friday August 30: vs Temple (W, 51-3)
Saturday September 7: vs Houston (W, 16-12
Saturday September 14: vs. Tulane (W, 34-19)
Saturday September 21: vs. No. 7 Tennessee* | 6:30 PM | ABC (Fubo)
Saturday September 28: at Auburn*
Saturday October 5: BYE
Saturday October 12: vs. #2 Texas* (Dallas) | 2:30 p.m.
Saturday: Oct 19: against South Carolina*
Saturday October 26: at No. 5 Ole Miss*
Saturday November 2nd: vs. Maine | 1:30 PM | ESPN+, SEC Network+
Saturday November 9: at No. 8 Missouri*
Saturday November 16: BYE
Saturday November 23: against No. 4 Alabama*
Saturday November 30: at no. 16 LSU* Indicates SEC game

* Indicates SEC game

Tennessee 2024 Schedule

Below you will find the full Volunteers programme for 2024, including available start times and TV channel information:

Always Central.

Saturday August 31st: Chattanooga (V, 69-3)
Saturday September 7th: vs. NC State (W, 51-10)
Saturday September 14th: vs. Kent State (W, 71-0)
Saturday September 21st: #13 Oklahoma* | 6:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)
Saturday, October 5: in Arkansas*
Saturday, October 12: against Florida*
Saturday, October 19: vs. No. 4 Alabama*
Saturday November 2nd: against Kentucky*
Saturday November 9th: vs. Mississippi State*
Saturday November 16th: at No. 1 Georgia*
Saturday November 23: UTEP | Afternoon | ESPN+, SEC Network+
Saturday November 30th: at Vanderbilt *

* Indicates SEC game

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