Tennessee Beats Oklahoma 25-15 in SEC Debut

Josh Heupel's return to Oklahoma Memorial Stadium saw his Tennessee Volunteers deliver a decisive 25-15 victory over the Sooners, marking a strong debut in the SEC for the Vols. The game highlighted Tennessee's defensive dominance, with the Vols forcing multiple turnovers and limiting the Sooners to just over 100 yards of offense in the first half. Tennessee's quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, played a pivotal role, including a 66-yard touchdown pass. Oklahoma's defense, under Brent Venables, struggled to contain Tennessee’s offense, and the Sooners' quarterback Jackson Arnold was benched after a dismal first half performance. The loss was tough for Sooners fans, who had high hopes with the SEC debut.