September 22, 2024 9: 48 am ET
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel returned to No. 13 Oklahoma (3-1, 0-1 SEC) on Saturday in Week 4. Heupel guided the Vols to a 25-15 road win against the Sooners.
He was the Sooners’ starting quarterback from 1999-2000 and won the 2000 BCS national championship. Heupel also served as an assistant coach at Oklahoma from 2003-14.
No. 7 Tennessee (4-0, 1-0 SEC) totaled 345 yards to Oklahoma’s 222 offensive yards. The Vols also recorded 19 consecutive quarters without allowing an offensive touchdown (Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1-third quarter at Oklahoma).
Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.
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Below are photos of Tennessee’s win at Oklahoma to kick off SEC regular-season football play in 2024.
Head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers gives a thumbs up before a game against…
Head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers gives a thumbs up before a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Sept. 21, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma. Brian Bahr/Getty Images
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; ESPN commentator Holly Rowe rides the Sooner Schooner during the second…
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; ESPN commentator Holly Rowe rides the Sooner Schooner during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a college…
Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Bryan Terry/USA TODAY Network
Running back Dylan Sampson #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers sets up his own touchdown with a…
Running back Dylan Sampson #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers sets up his own touchdown with a 16-yard gain to the one yard line before being stopped by defensive back Peyton Bowen #22 of the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Sept. 21, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma. Brian Bahr/Getty Images
Head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers smiles after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord…
Head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers smiles after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Sept. 21, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma. Tennessee won 25-15. Brian Bahr/Getty Images
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel takes a photo with his…
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel takes a photo with his family after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; A flyover before the game between the Oklahoma Sooners and Tennessee…
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; A flyover before the game between the Oklahoma Sooners and Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel (left) speaks with Tennessee Volunteers…
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel (left) speaks with Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) speaks with Oklahoma Sooners linebacker…
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) speaks with Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) after the game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. (1) runs for a…
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. (1) runs for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Defensive lineman Tyre West #42 of the Tennessee Volunteers sacks quarterback Jackson Arnold #11 of the…
Defensive lineman Tyre West #42 of the Tennessee Volunteers sacks quarterback Jackson Arnold #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners for a loss in the first quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma. Tennessee won 25-15. Brian Bahr/Getty Images
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) looks to pass during…
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) looks to pass during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Elijah Simmons (10) reacts during the first…
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Elijah Simmons (10) reacts during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Bru McCoy (5) reacts during the second…
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Bru McCoy (5) reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott (55) helps up Oklahoma Sooners…
Sept. 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott (55) helps up Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) during the game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws during the game…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; The Sooner Schooner before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; The Sooner Schooner before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel (left) shakes hands with…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel (left) shakes hands with Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables (right) after the game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA – SEPTEMBER 21: Offensive coordinator Seth Littrell of the Oklahoma Sooners greets head coach…
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA – SEPTEMBER 21: Offensive coordinator Seth Littrell of the Oklahoma Sooners greets head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) waves a Tennessee…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) waves a Tennessee Volunteers flag after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (6) celebrates with Tennessee…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (6) celebrates with Tennessee Volunteers tight end Holden Staes (19) after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (6) celebrates with Tennessee…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (6) celebrates with Tennessee Volunteers tight end Holden Staes (19) after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Kani Walker (26) cannot make an…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Kani Walker (26) cannot make an interception intended for Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Chris Brazzell II (17) during the first quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) reacts after making…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) reacts after making an interception during the first quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; A flyover before the game between the Oklahoma Sooners and…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; A flyover before the game between the Oklahoma Sooners and Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA – SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Brent Venables of the Oklahoma Sooners greets one of…
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA – SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Brent Venables of the Oklahoma Sooners greets one of the Tennessee Volunteers coaches before their game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers place kicker Max Gilbert (90) reacts after kicking…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers place kicker Max Gilbert (90) reacts after kicking a field goal during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws during the game…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel reacts during the second…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma Soonersat Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers cheerleaders celebrate after the game against the Oklahoma…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers cheerleaders celebrate after the game against the Oklahoma Soonersat Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes (2) scores a touchdown…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes (2) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel celebrates with his team…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel celebrates with his team after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) waves a Tennessee…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) waves a Tennessee Volunteers flag after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) runs during the…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) runs during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) waves a Tennessee…
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) waves a Tennessee Volunteers flag after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images