Oklahoma wins at Tennessee, keeps College Football Playoff hopes alive

Final: Oklahoma 33, Tennessee 27

🚨 4Q, 0:47: Oklahoma 33, Tennessee 27

Tennessee went 45 yards over seven plays and took the points, as kicker Max Gilbert converted a 48-yard field goal attempt. The Vols will now attempt an onside kick.

🚨 4Q, 1:44: Oklahoma 33, Tennessee 24

Trying to force a stop to give its offense a chance to win, Tennessee’s defense allowed a 43-yard run from Oklahoma’s Xavier Robinson, who went down at the 1-yard line to run time off the clock. John Mateer rushed in a 1-yard touchdown to ice the game on the next play.

🚨 4Q, 1:56: Oklahoma 26, Tennessee 24

Needing a score to keep the game alive, Tennessee put together a quick 6-play, 55-yard drive with Joey Aguilar throwing a 15-yard dart to the back of the end zone to Mike Matthews for a touchdown.

4Q, 4:57: John Mateer picked off

Nursing a 26-17 lead, Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer was picked off by Tennessee linebacker Edwin Spillman, returning it to the Tennessee 45-yard line.

4Q, 8:07: Tennessee turnover on downs

The Volunteers faced a 4th-and-1. Quarterback Joey Aguilar tried to dump off a pass, facing pressure, but could not convert. The Sooners take over on their 38-yard line.

🚨 4Q, 11:05: Oklahoma 26, Tennessee 17

Despite the Tennessee defense holding Oklahoma from a touchdown, kicker Tate Sandell continues to deliver for the Sooners. Sandell converted a 55-yard field goal to make it a two-score game early in the fourth quarter.

End 3Q: Oklahoma 23, Tennessee 17

Oklahoma has a 1st-and-10 from its 46-yard line coming out of the quarter break.

🚨 3Q, 2:03: Oklahoma 23, Tennessee 17

Oklahoma put together a 5-play, 52-yard drive spanning less than three minutes to retake the lead. Sooners quarterback John Mateer connected with Isaiah Sategna for a 25-yard pickup. Three plays later, Xavier Robinson rushed for a 4-yard touchdown.

3Q, 4:51: Tennessee punts

After an Oklahoma fumble on its previous possession, Tennessee was not able to take advantage of the turnover. The Sooners take over on their 48-yard line following the punt.

3Q, 11:52: Tennessee 17, Oklahoma 16

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar hit wide receiver Braylon Staley on a short pass, who broke multiple tacklers and turned upfield, breaking off a 54-yard touchdown to take back the lead.

Second half underway

Oklahoma receives the ball to open the second half.

🚨 End 2Q: Oklahoma 16, Tennessee 10

The Sooners took advantage of Joey Aguilar’s second interception of the night, with Tate Sandell converting a 40-yard field goal. Oklahoma has only 99 yards of total offense but its defense has set it up for success with field position.

2Q, 0:29: Joey Aguilar intercepted

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar was picked off for the second time on Saturday night. Oklahoma took over on the Tennessee 28-yard line with 16 seconds remaining in the half.

🚨 2Q, 1:08: Oklahoma 13, Tennessee 10

Oklahoma continues to find ways to get points on the board. The Sooners capitalized on Joey Aguilar’s interception on a 7-play, 26-yard drive capped off by a 51-yard field goal from Tate Sandell.

2Q, 2:46: Tyre West injured

Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West was caught up in a collision and was down on the field for a few minutes. He was able to walk off the field with trainers.

2Q, 3:35: Joey Aguilar picked off

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar tried to take a shot at the end zone and was picked off by Oklahoma safety Peyton Bowen at the goal line and returned to the Sooners’ 41-yard line.

🚨 2Q, 7:36: Oklahoma 10, Tennessee 10

Oklahoma pieced together an 8-play, 43-yard drive with kicker Tate Sandell getting points on the board by converting a 55-yard field goal. Oklahoma and Tennessee are tied at 10 midway through the second quarter.

2Q, 11:14: Tennessee misses field goal

After putting together a 61-yard drive spanning nearly five minutes that included a shot at the end zone, Tennessee was not able to score. Josh Heupel sent out his kicker, Max Gilbert, who could not convert a 37-yard attempt. Oklahoma takes over on its 20-yard line.

R Mason Thomas injury update

Oklahoma’s R Mason Thomas is not expected to return, per the ABC broadcast. He exited with a hamstring injury following a scoop-and-score touchdown.

End 1Q: Tennessee 10, Oklahoma 7

Tennessee faces a 1st-and-10 from its 34-yard line coming out of the quarter break.

🚨 1Q, 3:30: Tennessee 10, Oklahoma 7

Tennessee put together an 11-play, 48-yard drive, capped off by a 45-yard field goal from Max Gilbert to give the Vols back the lead.

1Q, 4:33: David Sanders injured

Tennessee standout freshman offensive tackle David Sanders’ ankle got caught up on a play. He was helped off the field by the training staff.

🚨 1Q, 8:01: Oklahoma scoop and score

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar is hit as he throws. Oklahoma’s R Mason Thomas recovered the fumble for the 71-yard scoop and score touchdown to tie it at 7-7. He stiff-armed a Tennessee offensive player before walking into the end zone. Thomas went into the medical tent following the touchdown and is dealing with a hamstring injury.

1Q, 9:30: Oklahoma punts

The Sooners failed to move the ball after picking up a first down. Tennessee starts its second drive on its 16-yard line following the punt.

🚨 1Q, 11:17: Tennessee 7, Oklahoma 0

Tennessee’s opening drive included a fumble and a holding penalty that negated a touchdown, but the Volunteers finished with a score. Quarterback Joey Aguilar threw a 5-yard touchdown pass on a play action and threw over two defenders to Braylon Staley to cap off a nine-play, 75-yard drive.

1Q, 13:17: Mike Matthews’ big pickup for Tennessee

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar connected with wide receiver Mike Matthews on a screen sprint, bringing the Vols into the red zone.

Tennessee’s night game entrance

Kickoff

Oklahoma has won the toss and defers. Tennessee will receive and start at its 25-yard line.

Neyland at night

Final betting line

Tennessee is a 3-point favorite, according to BetMGM. The over-under is set at 55.5 points.

Final injury update

Linebacker Arion Carter is a game-time decision for No. 14 Tennessee for Saturday night’s game against Oklahoma on the SEC pregame Injury Report. The Vols (6-2, 3-2 SEC) and the Sooners (6-2, 2-2) on Saturday night are scheduled for a 7:30 Eastern Time start on ABC at Neyland Stadium.
Carter had been listed as questionable on the first three injury report updates this week.
Jermod McCoy, Rickey Gibson and freshman receiver Travis Smith are the only other names on the report.

Oklahoma starting linebacker Kobie McKinzie was probable Thursday before being downgraded to questionable Friday. He’s a game-time decision.