Josh Heupel, Tennessee's head coach and former Oklahoma quarterback, returns to Norman for a significant matchup as the No. 6 Volunteers face the No. 15 Sooners in their first SEC game. Heupel, who led Oklahoma to a national championship in 2000 and was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy, reflects on his time and legacy at Oklahoma, expressing gratitude for his experiences and mentors. Oklahoma's head coach Brent Venables, who was a co-defensive coordinator during Heupel's playing days, acknowledges Heupel's lasting impact on the program. Despite being fired from Oklahoma in 2014, Heupel remains positive and looks forward to the game. Tennessee enters the game with a strong offense, led by promising quarterback Nico Iamaleava.