OU 33, Tennessee 27: Takeaways from the Sooners' emphatic road win
(by Jesse Crittenden) KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Oklahoma came into Neyland Stadium with its College Football Playoff hopes on the line. The Sooners left with a win, snagging a signature victory in the Brent Venables era. The Sooners beat Tennessee 33-27, improving to 7-2 and 3-2 in SEC Play. Fueled by three first-half takeaways and better...read more from the OUInsider
Three Takeaways From Oklahoma's Massive Road Victory Over Tennessee
(by Ryan Chapman) KNOXVILLE — Somehow, Oklahoma survived. The Sooners were up nine with just over four minutes left in the game, and instead of running the ball, OU threw an interception. No. 14 Tennessee pulled within two points 1:56 remaining, but the Sooners recovered the onside kick and Xavier Robinson popped a big run...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Which Under the Radar Sooners Could Make a Big Impact Against Tennessee?
(by Ryan Chapman) LB Sammy Omosigho: It sounds more and more likely that senior linebacker Kobie McKinzie will not play this week after Brent Venables said he “tweaked a groin” in the loss to Ole Miss. That’s a tough injury to come back from even if it’s mild. So if McKinzie can’t play Saturday at Tennessee...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Availability Report: Kobie McKinzie downgraded, several additional players ruled out vs. Tennessee
(by Jesse Crittenden) The SEC Availability Report on Friday saw a lot of movement for Oklahoma. The good news for the Sooners? Cornerback Gentry Williams was not included on the report, indicating he will be available for OU’s clash at Tennessee on Saturday (6:30 p.m. CT, ABC). Otherwise, the report brought mostly unfavorable news...read more from the OUInsider
Ryan Aber's Three Bold Predictions for Oklahoma vs. Tennessee
(by Ryan Aber) Oklahoma faces another road test Saturday when the 18th-ranked Sooners take on No. 14 Tennessee at 6:30 p.m. at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Like several other big OU matchups this season, the game features a top-flight offense against the Sooners’ stout defense. Tennessee is second nationally in points per game...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
How Oklahoma's Defense Plans to Neutralize Tennessee's 'Explosive' Offense
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — One week after battling Ole Miss’ high-flying offense, the Sooners’ defense will face its toughest test yet. Oklahoma plays against Tennessee on Saturday in Knoxville, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The Volunteers are ranked second nationally in scoring offense (45.6 points per game) and third in total...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
With Oklahoma QB John Mateer Struggling, is Michael Hawkins the One Big Thing at Tennessee?
(by John E. Hoover) Saturday needs to be a big day for John Mateer. If it’s not, and the Sooners’ recent trend continues, then it needs to be a big day for Michael Hawkins. No. 18-ranked Oklahoma plays at No. 14 Tennessee, and there’s a lot on the line. For starters, the loser can kiss any hope of a playoff berth goodbye with still a month left...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma fans wake up to ESPN blackout nightmare ahead of Tennessee matchup
(by Dekota Gregory) As the clock struck midnight for Halloween, the scariest nightmare became possible that some Oklahoma fans could be unable to watch most college football games this weekend, including the No. 18 Sooners at No. 14 Tennessee at 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday on ABC. Disney, which owns the likes of ABC, ESPN, SEC...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Availability Report: Status for Kobie McKinzie, Gentry Williams upgraded ahead of Tennessee game
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma saw a couple of positive developments on Thursday’s SEC Availability Report. OU linebacker Kobie McKinzie and cornerback Gentry Williams are now listed as “probable” to play this weekend against Tennessee (6:30 p.m. CT Saturday, ABC). Both players were listed as questionable on Wednesday...read more from the OUInsider
On the Line: For Brent Venables, the Tennessee game is everything
(by Zach Barnett) No. 18 Oklahoma at No. 14 Tennessee is everything for both teams. Oklahoma fans spent the offseason telling themselves 9-3 or 8-4 would be a solid step forward from last year's 6-7 campaign, with one of the most difficult schedules in the country to tackle. But 6-3 would be a bitter pill to swallow after the candy...read more from the FootballScoop
'We Could Not Hear Each Other': Oklahoma Ready to Contend With Neyland Stadium Noise
(by Ryan Aber) Standing on the field at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, the outside world seems non-existent. The stadium’s walls rise from the banks of the Tennessee River, seemingly to the clouds. Only five stadiums in college football are bigger than Neyland Stadium, where No. 18 Oklahoma visits Saturday (6:30 p.m., ABC)...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU-Tennessee: The key areas to watch
(by Jesse Crittenden) The College Football Playoff hopes for both Oklahoma and Tennessee are on the line this weekend. The 18th-ranked Sooners travel to take on the 14th-ranked Volunteers this Saturday at Neyland Stadium (6:30 p.m. CT, ABC). The Volunteers are a 3.5-point home favorite. The Sooners (6-2, 2-2 SEC) are coming off...read more from the OUInsider
Sooners on track to start two freshmen tackles again in brutal test at Tennessee
(by Dekota Gregory) It looks like the Oklahoma Sooners’ offensive line could again be sandwiched between two freshmen for their trip to Tennessee. Derek Simmons, OU’s usual starter at right tackle, was listed as doubtful on the initial SEC Availability Report on Wednesday evening before the No. 18 Sooners play the No. 14 Volunteers...read more from Stormin' in Norman
SoonerScoop podcast: Can OU put it all back together?
(by Bob Przybylo) This was a swing game for OU back in the summer. Absolutely nothing has changed as we get to Nov. 1. The OU season can one way or another after the trip to Neyland Stadium this weekend. Tennessee, for the most part, is in the same predicament. Two programs who are dreaming of big things in 2025 but one more...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop
Availability Report: OU linebacker Kobie McKinzie listed as questionable vs. Tennessee
(by Jesse Crittenden) The first SEC Availability Report for Week 10 was released Wednesday, and it includes a key veteran for Oklahoma. Sooners’ linebacker Kobie McKinzie opens the week as “questionable” to play against Tennessee this Saturday (6:30 p.m. CT, ABC). OU wide receiver Keontez Lewis, who has missed the last two...read more from the OUInsider
Oklahoma, Brent Venables Embracing Challenges of Playing at Neyland Stadium
(by Carson Field) Between his four years as Oklahoma’s head coach and his previous defensive coordinator stints at Clemson and OU, Brent Venables has coached in plenty of raucous atmospheres. Saturday will be his first trip to Neyland Stadium, though. Oklahoma will battle Tennessee at 6:30 p.m. The Volunteers play at Neyland...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Ben Arbuckle knows OU offense has to find ways to utilize Deion Burks
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — There’s been a few things notably missing from Oklahoma’s offense over the last few weeks. One of the most glaring issues? Wide receiver Deion Burks has simply been an afterthought in the Sooners’ offense. That was the case again last Saturday in the 34-26 loss. Burks finished with just four...read more from the OUInsider
OU-Tennessee overview with RockyTopInsider's Ryan Sylvia
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma faces yet another tough matchup this weekend. The No. 18 Sooners (6-2, 2-2 SEC) travels to No. 14 Tennessee (6-2, 2-2 SEC) to take on the Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers got a bounce-back win over Kentucky over the weekend, while the Sooners dropped a tough home game to Ole Miss...read more from the OUInsider
'Real spark': OU sophomore running back Xavier Robinson comes off career high against Mississippi
(by Joshua McDaniel) No. 18 OU's (6-2, 2-2 SEC) offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and head coach Brent Venables are addressing the media Tuesday after a 34-26 loss to No. 7 Mississippi (7-1, 4-1). The Sooners will face No. 14 Tennessee (6-1, 3-2) next at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at Neyland Stadium on ABC. Here are key takeaways:...read more from the OU Daily
