Tennessee football went into Norman and had no issues with No. 13 Oklahoma on Saturday night.
The No. 7-ranked Vols defeated the Sooners 25-15 on Saturday in a game that felt much more in Tennessee’s favor than the score indicated, thanks to two late touchdowns in the fourth quarter led by Oklahoma backup quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., who played the entire second half in relief of starter Jackson Arnold.
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Tennessee forced three turnovers and held Oklahoma to 222 total yards of offense, which the Sooners reached in large part due to their fourth-quarter surge. Oklahoma gained 101 total yards in the first quarter, but entered the fourth quarter with 98 total yards, as the Vols pushed the Sooners back negative-2 yards in the second and third quarters combined.
Tennessee’s offense did enough to win against Oklahoma’s stout defense, despite quarterback Nico Iamaleava coughing up two turnovers in the first half. Iamaleava finished the game completing 13 of 21 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown, with the Vols rushing for 151 yards and a score on 52 carries as a team.
The Vols showed they’re true College Football Playoff contenders on Saturday, and look forward to their next matchup Arkansas on Oct. 5 after next week’s bye week.
Here’s the updates and highlights from Tennessee’s road win in Josh Heupel’s return to Oklahoma, his alma mater:
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Tennessee vs Oklahoma score: Vols 25, Sooners 15
Teams
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2Q
3Q
4Q
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10
9
3
3
25
Oklahoma
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0
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12
15
Tennessee vs Oklahoma updates
This section has been updated to add new information.
Vols finish on top
Oklahoma fails an onside kick and can’t force a three-and-out, allowing Tennessee to kneel out the win. The Vols start the season 4-0 and 1-0 in SEC play, while the Sooners fall to 3-1 and 0-1, respectively. Nico Iamaleava finishes with a 13-of-21 passing day for 194 yards and a touchdown, though he also had two fumbles.
Oklahoma scores late touchdown
The Sooners score a late touchdown (and miss the 2-point conversion) to make the score 25-15 with 1:09 remaining. Curiously, Brent Venables brought in Jackson Arnold to hand the ball off on fourth-and-goal from the inch line. Regardless, Oklahoma should feel some optimism with Michael Hawkins Jr. at quarterback.
Tennessee converts 32-yard field goal
Vols extend lead to 25-9 on the 32-yard field goal by Gilbert.
Tennessee forces turnover on downs
Oklahoma regains possession after stopping Tennessee, but the Vols force a turnover on downs on the ensuing possession. Tennessee takes over on Oklahoma’s 45-yard line.
Oklahoma scores
Sooners score their first touchdown of the game, breaking the Vols’ 19-quarter streak without allowing a touchdown. Hawkins Jr. with a really nice drive coming in for Arnold, leading Oklahoma 68 yards in 10 plays.
Oklahoma converts the two-point conversion, but a penalty calls back the conversion. Sooners then opt to kick the PAT, but miss the kick.
Oklahoma defense holds strong
The Sooners defense has done a solid job holding Tennessee, although a 19-point deficit feels like much more given how dominant Tennessee’s defense has been so far tonight. OU takes back over.
Tennessee gets another stop
Vols defensive dominance continues. Oklahoma moves the chains on a facemask penalty but doesn’t otherwise gain a first down on its own accord. Hawkins Jr. having no luck as Arnold’s replacement.
Tennessee converts 41-yard field goal
Max Gilbert sinks a 41-yard field goal, extending the Vols’ lead to 22-3 after a strong drive. Iamaleava hit Bru McCoy for a 42-yard gain on the drive.
Tennessee forces three-and-out
Vols make easy work of Oklahoma offense, forcing another punt. Tennessee defense has been dominant.
Tennessee punts to start second half
Vols pick up a few first downs but are forced to punt. Tennessee had a 50-yard gain called back on a holding penalty. Hawkins headed back out for the second half in relief of the struggling Arnold.
Tennessee leads 19-3 at halftime
Vols in full control of this one, holding the Sooners to negative-20 yards at halftime. Feels as if the floodgates could open at any moment in the second half.
Oklahoma benches Arnold
The Sooners and coach Brent Venables have seen enough of Arnold, who has three turnovers. Arnold is benched for true freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. for the final drive of the first half.
Sampson plunges in rushing touchdown
Tennessee takes a 19-3 lead on the rushing touchdown by Sampson. Tennessee fully in control of this one.
Tennessee fumbles, but gets it right back again
Iamaleava fumbles again, but on the next play, Arnold’s throw goes backward and is recovered by the Vols. Tennessee has caught a few breaks after turnovers so far tonight.
Tennessee forces safety
Tennessee stuffs an Oklahoma run on the Sooners’ 1-yard line, forcing a safety. Vols take a 12-3 lead in the second quarter as Sooners’ offense continues to falter.
Tennessee regains possession
Vols face only one play on defense, as Arnold fumbles on a rush up the middle. Tennessee gets the ball right back.
Tennessee fumbles deep in its own territory
Iamaleava is sacked and fumbles, giving the Sooners the ball at the Vols’ 6-yard line. Tough break for Tennessee.
Dont’e Thornton Jr. scores 66-yard touchdown
With time winding down, Tennessee looked to get one more play off in the first quarter: a 66-yard touchdown connection between Iamaleava and Dont’e Thornton Jr. The pitch-and-catch gives Tennessee an early 10-3 lead vs. the Sooners on the road!
Oklahoma ties Tennessee 3-3 with field goal
Oklahoma responds with its own drive deep into Tennessee territory, though the Sooners similarly stall at the Vols’ 6-yard line, prompting an OU field goal to tie the game at 3-3. Tennessee takes over at its own 20.
Tennessee takes early 3-0 lead
The Vols go deep into Sooner territory with a 38-yard catch-and-run between Nico Iamaleava and Bru McCoy down to the OU 10-yard line. But the Vols end up settling for a go-ahead field goal.
Jermod McCoy intercepts Arnold
Oklahoma forces a Tennessee three-and-out, but three plays later the Vols regain possession after Jermod McCoy intercepts a pass by Arnold. Not a lot of offense so far in this one.
Tennessee forces three-and-out
Vols getting plenty of pressure on OU’s offense, forcing another early punt. Tyre West recorded a sack on second down to put the Sooners at third-and-long.
Tennessee goes three-and-out
Vols can’t get anything going on their drive, going three-and-out and opting to punt. Sooners take over on their own 20-yard line after the punt went into the end zone.
Iamaleava had a nice scramble on second down, but Tennessee couldn’t pick up the third-down conversion on a run play with Sampson. Only the Vols third punt all season.
Tennessee forces fourth-down stop
Oklahoma opts to go for it on fourth-and-short at midfield, but the Vols are able to stop the Sooners on the pass play. Tennessee offense takes over with solid field position.
Tennessee wins coin flip, defers to second half
Tennessee wins the coin flip and defers to the second half. Vols defense heading out first. Here we go, folks.
Josh Heupel honored by Oklahoma pregame
Heupel was honored pregame for his return to Norman, as he won the 2000 national championship as the Sooners’ quarterback. Tennessee-Oklahoma is 20 minutes away from kickoff.
Josh Heupel arrives in road locker room
Heupel has made it to the stadium, entering the away locker room for the first time in his football career as a player or coach. The game marks his first time back in Norman since being fired from OU’s coaching staff after the 2014 season.
Nico getting loose pregame
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is warming up on the field in pregame. It’s his first true road game as a starter.
Vols arrive in Norman
Tennessee has made it to Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Buckle up, folks.
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Tennessee vs Oklahoma start time
Date: Saturday, Sept. 21
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium (80,126) in Norman
Tennessee’s game against Oklahoma is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma.
Tennessee’s game against Oklahoma will air live on ABC, with streaming options available on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers. Chris Fowler will handle play-by-play duties with Kirk Herbstreit as the color analyst for the broadcast. Holly Rowe will serve as the sideline reporter.
Tennessee vs Oklahoma history
Series record: Oklahoma leads 3-1
Tennessee last win: 17-0 (1939)
Oklahoma last win: 31-24, 2OT (2015)
Tennessee vs Oklahoma prediction
Tennessee 31, Oklahoma 23: For all the attention paid to former Oklahoma QB Josh Heupel and current Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava, the Vols will win this road game with defense by holding the Sooners to more field goals than touchdowns. Check out all our predictions here.
Tennessee vs Oklahoma betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:
Tennessee vs Oklahoma injury updates
Injuries via SEC’s availability report released 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
Tennessee: DB Jordan Thomas (out), DB John Slaughter (out), OL Shamurad Umarov (out), OL Lance Heard (out)
Oklahoma: WR Jayden Gibson (out), WR Jalil Farooq (out), DB Gentry Williams (out), OL Geirean Hatchett (out), LB Dasan McCullough (out), OL Branson Hickman (game-time decision), OL Jake Taylor (game-time decision).
Tennessee vs Oklahoma weather update
The forecast calls for 88 degrees and partly cloudy skies at kickoff.
Tennessee football schedule 2024
All times Eastern
Saturday, Aug. 31: Tennessee 69, Chattanooga 3
Saturday, Sept. 7: Tennessee 51, NC State 10
Saturday, Sept. 14: Tennessee 71, Kent State 0
Saturday, Sept. 21: Tennessee at No. 13 Oklahoma | 7:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)
Saturday, Oct. 5: Tennessee at Arkansas*
Saturday, Oct. 12: Tennessee vs. Florida*
Saturday, Oct. 19: Tennessee vs. No. 4 Alabama*
Saturday, Nov. 2: Tennessee vs. Kentucky*
Saturday, Nov. 9: Tennessee vs. Mississippi State*
Saturday, Nov. 16: Tennessee at No. 1 Georgia*
Saturday, Nov. 23: Tennessee vs. UTEP | 1 p.m. | ESPN+/SEC Network+
Saturday, Nov. 30: Tennessee at Vanderbilt*
Denotes conference game*
Oklahoma football schedule 2024
All times Eastern
Friday, August 30: Oklahoma 51, Temple 3
Saturday, Sept. 7: Oklahoma 16, Houston 12
Saturday, Sept. 14: Oklahoma 34, Tulane 19
Saturday, Sept. 21: Oklahoma vs. No. 7 Tennessee* | 7:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)
Saturday, Sept. 28: Oklahoma at Auburn*
Saturday, Oct 5: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 12: Oklahoma vs. No. 2 Texas (Dallas)* | 3:30 p.m. | ABC or ESPN (Fubo)
Saturday, Oct. 19: Oklahoma vs. South Carolina*
Saturday, Oct. 26: Oklahoma at No. 5 Ole Miss*
Saturday, Nov. 2: Oklahoma vs. Maine | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+/SEC Network+
Saturday, Nov. 9: Oklahoma at No. 8 Missouri*
Saturday, Nov. 23: Oklahoma vs. No. 4 Alabama*
Saturday, Nov. 30: Oklahoma at No. 16 LSU*
Denotes conference game*
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