Tennessee vs Oklahoma Picks and Prediction – 9/21/2024

The Tennessee Volunteers will be on the road this week for a top 15 matchup in Oklahoma against the Oklahoma Sooners. Tennessee comes into this week undefeated through three games riding a lengthy winning streak dating back to last season following a 71 point blowout victory over Kent State. Defensively Tennessee has been phenomenal this season having allowed 13 total points giving up four points per game overall. Offensively Tennessee is one of the best teams in the country averaging more than 63 points per game as their lowest scoring total is 51 points thus far this season. For other college football news see our College Football Picks.

Defensively Tennessee continued their dominance a week ago giving up no points on 112 total yards in the game. Offensively the Volunteers rolled with 71 points on 740 yards after scoring 65 points in the first half. Nico Iamaleava continued his Heisman push completing time passes for 173 yards and one score and ran the ball five times for 31 yards as well. Gaston Moore came on to complete 4 passes for 94 yards and two scores as well. De’Sean Bishop led the team with 120 yards and two touchdowns on 7 carries. Dylan Sampson chipped in 101 yards and four scores on 13 carries. Chris Brazzell II added 63 yards and one touchdown 2 grabs for Tennessee.

The Oklahoma Sooners remain at home this week undefeated through three games following a 15 point victory against Tulane a week ago. Defensively Oklahoma had some hiccups against Tulane giving up 279 yards and 19 points before 2 turnovers to secure the victory. Offensively the Sooners were the better team scoring 34 points after a 21 point first half on 349 total yards of offense.

Jackson Arnold orchestrated the Oklahoma offense completing 18 passes for 169 yards and one score and ran about 14 times for 97 yards and two scores as well. Jovante Barnes was second on the roster with 53 yards on 14 carries. Deion Burks led the team with 80 yards 7 receptions. Taylor Tatum ran the ball 9 times for 27 yards and one score and added one catch for 9 yards and one touchdown as well.

This is a matchup between two top 15 teams as each have their sights set on a potential playoff run. Tennessee is one of the best offenses in the country and that will be the difference on Saturday. Look for the volunteers to get out early on Oklahoma as the Sooners will be unable to keep up. Take the volunteers to remain undefeated as they push for a top five spot with a road win and cover against the Sooners. Final Score Prediction, Tennessee Volunteers win and cover 27-14.