Tennessee’s captains named for Oklahoma football game

Dylan Sampson. Tennessee Volunteers versus Chattanooga Mocs at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

No. 7 Tennessee (3-0) will return to action on Saturday. No. 13 Oklahoma (3-0) will host the Vols at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

ABC will televise the Southeastern Conference matchup. Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe will be on the call.

Ahead of Saturday’s game, Tennessee announced its game captains.

Defensive lineman Omari Thomas, linebacker Keenan Pili, offensive lineman Cooper Mays, running back Dylan Sampson and long snapper Matthew Salansky will serve as the Vols’ captains against Oklahoma.

READ: Tennessee-Oklahoma football game score predictions

“It’s great that we are getting an opportunity to kick off conference play, it’s finally here,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said. “We’ve got a big week in front of us, a big challenge.”

Omari Thomas. Tennessee’s Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium on April 13, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

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