Oklahoma's football team enters its first season in the SEC after a successful final year in the Big 12, where they clinched the regular-season title. As they prepare for their opening SEC game against No. 6 Tennessee, scheduled for Saturday evening, the Sooners have welcomed a large influx of new players to bolster their roster. Both teams released availability reports ahead of the matchup, with Oklahoma listing 12 players and Tennessee seven, indicating a relatively healthy roster for the Vols. This game marks several milestones, including the first SEC contest for Oklahoma and the return of former offensive coordinator Josh Heupel to Norman. The SEC's new policy requires schools to submit player availability reports to enhance transparency and protect student-athletes. The game will be broadcast on ABC, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. EDT.