OU football vs Tennessee score prediction for Sooners-Volunteers in Week 4 SEC game

Posted by author September 20, 2024 Football

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NORMAN — OU is a touchdown underdog in Saturday’s SEC opener against Tennessee (6:30 p.m., ABC).

It’s a rarity for the Sooners, who haven’t been this big of an underdog at home in any game since way back in 1998 vs. Texas Tech, according to ESPN Stats and Info.

A ranked Sooners team hasn’t been more than four-point underdogs at home since at least 1978.

So how will the game turn out?

Here’s a look at The Oklahoman’s staff predictions for the game:

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Oklahoma football score prediction vs Tennessee

Ryan Aber, OU beat writer

Tennessee 31, OU 27

LIVING UP TO THE HEUP

Sooners hang with Vols until late but Josh Heupel’s offense too much in the end as Tennessee pulls out the victory. OU’s defense stands tall at times but Nico Iamaleava and the Vols’ offense proves to be too much.

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Justin Martinez, trending reporter

Tennessee 34, OU 20

PEARCE THE ARMOR

Tennessee spoils OU’s SEC debut. The Sooners’ offensive line struggles to contain James Pearce Jr., who records two sacks.

Joe Mussatto, columnist

Tennessee 27, OU 21

VOLUNTEER HOURS

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

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Jeff Patterson, sports editor

Tennessee 37, OU 34

ORANGE CRUSH

Nico Iamaleava jumps toward the top of the list of Heisman favorites after a flawless, four-TD night spoils the Sooners’ debut in the SEC.

Colton Sulley, OU beat writer

Tennessee 38, OU 35

MEANS MORE

This is why OU joined the SEC, for these types of matchups being played at home. The Sooners’ crowd steps it up, making this a reasonably tough road game for Tennessee. Jackson Arnold looks the part and the Sooners keep it close but Tennessee’s offense rolls.

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Jacob Unruh, deputy sports editor

Tennessee 34, OU 23

ROCKY ROAD

Sooners get rough welcome to the SEC as Josh Heupel and the Volunteers again put up big offensive numbers to continue hot start.

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