As the college football calendar turns to Week 4, we find more and more of the games on the weekend slate begin to count in conference standings. Indeed, there are numerous important early league contests across the country, as well as a few remaining non-conference tilts, that should keep viewers entertained from Friday night into the wee hours of Sunday morning. The headliners include major powers making debuts in their new conferences.
Our aim once again in this space is to preview the most compelling matchups. We can’t hit every game here, of course, so be prepared to find other channels as unexpected events warrant.
Here are our choices for the top seven games of the weekend
No. 7 Tennessee at No. 13 Oklahoma
Time/TV: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC.
Why watch: We’ll start with this prime-time clash in the SEC. The Sooners get their official welcome to the conference as they host the Volunteers in a game that will also bring Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel back to his alma mater. Tennessee’s offensive operation has run much more smoothly to date with both QB Nico Iamaleava and RB Dylan Sampson putting up huge numbers. LB Danny Stutsman and the OU defense should offer more resistance, but some scoring help will be needed for the Sooners. QB Jackson Arnold made some of his best throws last week against Tulane, but he must beware of Tennessee DB Will Brooks, a former walk-on who recorded a huge pick-six in the Week 2 win against NC State.
Why it could disappoint: The evidence thus far suggests that Tennessee is the stronger candidate to make this a one-sided affair. Though the Oklahoma defense should offer more resistance than any the Vols have encountered to date, a couple of big plays could put it away quickly if the Sooners struggle on offense.
Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) runs back an interception…
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Publish date : 2024-09-20 10:04:55
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