The stage is set for an epic showdown between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday night in Norman. It’s the fifth meeting all-time between the two historic programs, with the Sooners holding a 3-1 edge in the series.
Now, with Oklahoma in the SEC, we’ll be getting more matchups between the two programs, creating an opportunity to establish new rivalries.
Storylines abound as Josh Heupel makes his first trip to Norman on a sideline since 2014. Oklahoma’s last national championship-winning quarterback helped usher in the Air Raid offense that took college football by storm. His two years at the helm for the Sooners helped establish the Sooners as one of the more prolific offensive programs in the country, a reality that’s lasted for 25 years since his arrival.
Now on the opposite sideline, Heupel has made his mark on college football, orchestrating his own high-powered offenses on Rocky Top.
It will be the first SEC matchup between two former five-star quarterbacks as Jackson Arnold and Nico Iamaleava face off against each other for the first time. The two prospects out of the stacked 2023 quarterback recruiting class will play a key role in the outcome of Saturday night’s game.
It’s a top-15 matchup to kick off SEC play for both programs and if you’re looking for all the broadcast information for Saturday night, we’ve got you covered.
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Oklahoma vs. Tennessee will broadcast nationally on ABC in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season. Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will call the game from the booth at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, with Holly Rowe reporting from the sidelines. You can stream the game on FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
- TV Channel: ABC
- Listen: Streaming on the Varsity App
Watch Oklahoma vs Tennessee live on Fubo (free trial)
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- Date: Sept. 21, 2024
- Time: 6: 30 p.m. CT
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Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Sept. 21.
Oklahoma 23, Tennessee 20: The Oklahoma Sooners enter Saturday night’s contest in unfamiliar territory as a home underdog. Many are expecting Tennessee to win this one, but the Sooners boast a strong defense and this will be Nico Iamaleava’s first true road start. The Sooners offense is trending in a positive direction after their performance against Tulane and should be able to do enough to have a chance to come up with the win.
Odds: Tennessee minus-7
O/U: 57.5
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| Player | Position | Status 9/20 |
| Jayden Gibson | WR | OUT |
| Jalil Farooq | WR | OUT |
| Gentry Williams | CB | OUT |
| Geirean Hatchett | OL | OUT |
| Dasan McCullough | LB | OUT |
| Branson Hickman | OL | Questionable |
| Jake Taylor | OL | Questionable |
| Kade McIntyre | TE | Probable |
| Nic Anderson | WR | Probable |
| Andrel Anthony | WR | Probable |
| Kendel Dolby | DB | Probable |
| Troy Everett | OL | Probable |
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| Player | Position | Status 9/20 |
| Jourdan Thomas | DB | OUT |
| John Slaughter | DB | OUT |
| Shamurad Umarov | OL | OUT |
| Lance Heard | OL | OUT |
| William Wright | DB | Probable |
| Ben Bolton | LB | Probable |
| William Satterwhite | OL | Probable |
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Jackson Arnold, QB: 62.8% completion, 484 yards, 7 passing touchdowns, 2 interception, 159 rushing yards, two touchdowns
Jovantae Barnes, RB: 31 carries, 126 yards
Deion Burks, WR: 22 catches 169 yards, 3 touchdowns
Danny Stutsman, LB: 33 total tackles, 1.5 tackle for loss
Robert Spears-Jennings, S: 16 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Billy Bowman, S: 111 total tackles, 1 interception, 1 tackle for loss, 1 fumble recovery
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Nico Iamaleava, QB: 71.6% completion, 698 yards, 6 passing touchdowns, 2 interception, 102 rushing yards, 1 touchdown.
Dylan Sampson, RB: 45 carries, 357 yards, 9 touchdowns, 7 receptions for 70 yards.
DeSean Bishop, RB: 22 carries, 222 yards, 3 touchdowns
Dont’e Thornton, WR: 5 catches, 169 yards, 2 touchdowns
Chris Brazzell II, WR: 10 catches, 140 yards, 1 touchdown
Arion Carter, LB: 9 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss
James Pearce, EDGE: 1 total tackle, 0.5 tackles for loss
Tyre West, DL: 6 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble
- 84 degrees, with a 0% chance of precipitation at 10 a.m. CT
- 91 degrees, with a 0% chance of precipitation at 12 p.m. CT
- 95 degrees, with a 0% chance of precipitation at 2 p.m. CT
- 96 degrees, with a 1% chance of precipitation at 4 p.m. CT
- 95 degrees, with a 0% chance of precipitation at 6 p.m. CT
- 93 degrees, with a 0% chance of precipitation at 7 p.m. CT
- 87 degrees, with a 0% chance of precipitation at 9 p.m. CT
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