Specifically, on Saturday, history will be made in Norman, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Sooners will host the Tennessee Volunteers in the first Southeastern Conference league matchup in OU history. Oklahoma is winning games but has often failed to look dominant in the College Football Betting process. Meanwhile, Tennessee is rolling and catching attention as a team that could win the SEC. Vols coach Josh Heupel is a former Oklahoma QB and offensive coordinator. This matchup is arguably the best of the weekend. Oklahoma has not shown much this season, and there are concerns about their readiness.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Oklahoma Sooners NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Tennessee U | -7 -115 | 57½ -110 | -275 |  |
| Oklahoma | +7 -105 | 57½ -110 | +230 | |
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Tennessee Volunteers Team Overview
Last game, the Tennessee Volunteers won 71-0 against the Kent State Golden Flashes as 49.5-point home favorites. The game went over the sportsbook total of 62.5. Tennessee has a record of 3-0 straight up, 3-0 against the spread, and 3-0 over/under the total. Tennessee ranks 2nd for total offense, 22nd for passing, 3rd for rushing and 1st for scoring. Defensively they rank 1st overall, 4th against the pass, 3rd against the rush, and 2nd for points allowed. Also, Tennessee ranks 58th for fewest turnovers lost and 98th for takeaways.
Oklahoma Sooners Team Overview
Last game, the Oklahoma Sooners won 34-19 against the Tulane Green Wave as 13-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 49.5. Oklahoma has a record of 3-0 straight up, 2-1 against the spread, and 1-2 over/under the total. OU ranks 107th for total offense, 113th for passing, 66th for rushing and 48th for scoring. Defensively they rank 26th overall, 57th against the pass, 21st against the rush, and 22nd for points allowed. Also, Oklahoma ranks 33rd for fewest turnovers lost and 18th for takeaways.
Jackson Arnold ran for two touchdowns and threw another as Oklahoma beat Tulane 34-19 on Saturday. To summarize, Arnold passed for 169 yards and ran for 97. Freshman running back Taylor Tatum caught a touchdown pass and ran for a score. Also, Deion Burks caught seven passes for 80 yards to help lead the Sooners. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables liked how the Sooners responded after struggling to beat Houston 16-12 in their previous game.
Oklahoma defensive end R Mason Thomas dominated down the stretch. A little more than four minutes late in the game, he had three sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a pass breakup. Consider that his biggest play was his last one. To illuminate, he sacked Mensah, stripped the ball, and recovered it to shut down Tulane’s final threat with 1:40 remaining.
Early on, it didn’t appear Thomas’ heroics would be necessary. Many fans left early when the Sooners went up by three touchdowns. But Tulane stayed in it when backup quarterback Ty Thompson connected with Reggie Brown for a 7-yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds left in the second quarter. The extra point failed, and the Sooners led 21-6 at halftime. Still, the Green Wave hung tough. Hughes’ 8-yard touchdown catch on fourth down was upheld upon review, and Tulane cut Oklahoma’s lead to 24-13 in the third.
Tennessee at Oklahoma SBG Free Picks
This SEC matchup of blue-blood brands will draw massive College Football Betting activity. Accordingly, both are legacy programs with large followings. In this situation, Oklahoma is a power home dog that will be motivated with good defense.
Tennessee at Oklahoma SBG Best Bet: Oklahoma Sooners.