Saturday, September 13, 2014

Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman

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The Tennessee Volunteers (2-0) will attempt to improve to 3-0 for the first time since 2004 on Saturday, but they will have a huge road block to get through in the form of the #4 Oklahoma Sooners (2-0).

Tennessee picked up their second win of the season on Saturday by defeating Arkansas State 34-19 at home. They gained 415 yards in the win and held Arkansas State to just 331 yards. The Volunteers have only given up 13 points per game through two games, which ranks them 21st in the nation.

Quarterback Justin Worley has been the Volunteers' top offensive player so far this year by throwing for 520 yards with five touchdowns and just one interception. Wide receiver Marquez North has eight catches for 106 yards and two scores this season.

Oklahoma once again showed why they are considered one of the best team in the country by cruising to a 52-7 win over Tulsa on Saturday. The Sooners had 580 yards of offense in the win while their defense forced four turnovers and held Tulsa to just 98 rushing yards. Oklahoma has averaged 50 points per game this year.

Through two games, Sooners quarterback Trevor Knight has completed 58.8 percent of his passes for 552 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Running back Keith Ford has rushed for 138 yards and four scores on only 19 carries.

Matchup Betting Trends

OKLAHOMA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points over the last 3 seasons.

Injuries to Watch

Tennessee Volunteers

09/11/14 TE Ethan Wolf Knee is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Oklahoma
09/07/14 WR Von Pearson Ankle expected to miss Saturday vs. Oklahoma
09/02/14 OT Jacob Gilliam Knee out for season
08/07/14 WR Cody Blanc Achilles out for season

Oklahoma Sooners

09/08/14 DT Charles Walker Undisclosed expected to miss 2-3 weeks
09/08/14 DB Zack Sanchez Shoulder injured last game, probable Saturday vs. Tennessee U
09/07/14 CB Cortez Johnson Personal questionable Saturday vs. Tennessee U
09/07/14 OL Dionte Savage Suspension questionable Saturday vs. Tennessee U
09/07/14 DT Jordan Wade Undisclosed questionable Saturday vs. Tennessee U
09/07/14 DL Quincy Russell Personal questionable Saturday vs. Tennessee U
08/28/14 Backup QB Baker Mayfield Eligibility out for season
08/26/14 WR Dorial Green-Beckham Eligibility out for season
08/21/14 LB Frank Shannon Suspension out for season
08/02/14 RB Joe Mixon Suspension out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Oklahoma

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