Oklahoma vs. Tennessee
The Oklahoma Sooners will take on the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Knoxville, TN.
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Game Notes
The Oklahoma Sooners and Tennessee Volunteers have met five times in football, with Oklahoma leading the series 3–2. The games have been played in Norman, Oklahoma, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Miami, Florida (Orange Bowl). Here’s a breakdown of their matchups:
- 1939: Volunteers’ Shutout Victory
On January 2, 1939, No. 2 Tennessee defeated No. 4 Oklahoma 17–0 in the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The Volunteers, coached by Robert Neyland, capped an undefeated 11–0 season and their 1938 national championship with a dominant defensive performance, holding Oklahoma scoreless. - 1968: Sooners Edge Out Vols in Orange Bowl
On January 1, 1968, No. 3 Oklahoma beat No. 2 Tennessee 26–24 in the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The Sooners, led by quarterback Bob Warmack, overcame a late Tennessee rally to secure a thrilling victory in a high-scoring bowl game. - 2014: Oklahoma’s Blowout in Norman
On September 13, 2014, No. 3 Oklahoma dominated Tennessee 34–10 at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma-Memorial Stadium in Norman. Quarterback Trevor Knight threw for 308 yards and a touchdown, and the Sooners’ defense stifled Tennessee’s offense, marking the first on-campus meeting. - 2015: Sooners’ Double-Overtime Comeback
On September 12, 2015, No. 17 Oklahoma rallied to defeat No. 23 Tennessee 31–24 in double overtime at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Trailing 17–0 in the second quarter, Baker Mayfield engineered a comeback with two fourth-quarter touchdown drives, including a five-yard touchdown pass to Sterling Shepard to force overtime, and sealed the win in double OT. - 2024: Tennessee’s SEC Opener Win
On September 21, 2024, No. 6 Tennessee defeated No. 15 Oklahoma 25–15 at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma-Memorial Stadium in Norman. Nico Iamaleava passed for 194 yards, and Tennessee’s defense, which hadn’t allowed a touchdown in 16 straight quarters entering the game, held Oklahoma to 222 total yards, marking a significant win for coach Josh Heupel in his return to Norman.
