Sooners CONFIDENT against Tennessee because of THIS | OU Football

Welcome to another exciting episode of Locked On Sooners, your go-to podcast for all things Oklahoma Sooners, part of the Locked On Podcast Network. In today's episode, we dive into the latest developments and standout performances as Oklahoma gears up for a challenging matchup against Tennessee. Join host John Williams as he breaks down the key players and strategies that could make a difference in this pivotal game.
A lot rides on the Oklahoma Sooners ability to slow down a potent Tennessee Volunteers offense, but the Sooners have the defense to hang with the Vols. From the front seven to the secondary, Oklahoma is playing at a high level right now and how well they play against Tennessee will determine the outcome of the game.
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[@jasonjones2634]

One of the reasons NC State is ranked lower than Houston is because the Vols beat them by 41 and OU struggled against Houston.

[@dewittmathews2508]

NCState would not beat Tulane.

[@dewittmathews2508]

And may not beat Houston....

[@chief-qn3xg]

Anderson coming back won't make a difference unless the o-line starts carrying their weight which they haven't done. JA running the ball a lot will get him hurt.

[@zrod6348]

JA is tough and a duel threat QB there’s a lot of good ones that never get hurt. I think he is one of them

[@LockedOnSooners]

A guy getting open or making contested catches will help a ton.

[@SkitzoTendancies]

We actually have two experienced lineman coming back

[@chief-qn3xg]

@@SkitzoTendancies that will help. Anderson is going to be a little rusty because this will be his first game.

[@Valanahara]

@@SkitzoTendanciesis this confirmed? I’ve only seen that Nic Anderson is back

[@bigorangebrandon]

“Well Houston is better than NC State so really maybe we aren’t terrible, right?” Geez, this is pathetic. Your defense is very good. Your offense has been bad and riddled with injuries. Bring back as many players as you want, I still don’t think you can expect the offense to all the sudden put it together against a really good defense. This is gonna be a defensive battle for sure.

[@shaneparks5182]

Could it be you haven't seen our offense? At least not completely. What if OU brings out the 3 tightend set? That formation hasn't been shown much. More chip blocks, more double teams, helps the Oline. And bonus if it eats more clock. OU wins a nail biter, no injuries for either team, and a rematch in game 13.

[@bigorangebrandon]

@@shaneparks5182 Seems a little suspect that you wouldn’t use your full offense when you struggled to beat Houston. Bring in as many TEs as you want. We have 13 D-linemen we rotate. You do realize if the offense subs then the defense gets to sub also right?

[@seandobson6221]

The crowd needs to help and be loud the whole game and when I mean loud I mean 2008 Texas Tech loud where the noise was literally measuring on the Richter scale.

[@bluealvey]

You're full on drinking the Kool aid this week, eh? I'll be there in full Sooners gear, hoping for the best. However, taking off the crimson glasses... Tennessee by at least 10.

[@stevecampbell5314]

With the Vols offense, it's pick your poison. Every wide receiver is a threat, Dylan Sampson will get 100, and of course gotta keep someone on Nico. Good luck stopping that. Your only hope is outscoring the Vols, but you are gonna struggle running the ball. Stick with passing and the Vols QB pressure create turnover. Good luck, but my guess is the prairie is gonna be empty early.

[@gagechavez5473]

Yeah Oklahoma defense stopped Texas last year. It won’t be different, Brent Venables has dealt with every offense the past 20 years

[@stevecampbell5314]

@@gagechavez5473 good luck and may the best team win

[@BigDaddyDoc93]

It's been a long time since Oklahoma had a true Oklahoma defense and really all they been missing for a while now

[@bumptiousq.bangwhistle9154]

OU should hope Arnold didn't skip leg day because he'll have to carry the offense to win.

[@JG-ds6qs]

Whatever makes you guys feel good about yourselves…LOL. UT lines have played against better defensive lines than yours in past 15 games

[@timothyjones1906]

Easy !!!! Be nice !!!! Remember South Carolina!!!!!

[@hunterherrin8318]

Houston is only ranked higher because OU struggled and UT whooped up

[@TechWaltMD]

Soooo...just gonna pretend your O line is not a MASH unit, huh? I wish OU was closer to full go. It will be great for most of the first half. But...well, you know...

[@LockedOnSooners]

It's going to be full go this week my guy.

[@mattroberts5472]

Quit making such a big deal of Houston being above NC State in the FBS ratings. Tennessee beat them in North Carolina by 41. You guys beat Houston by 10.

[@bigorangebrandon]

Actually they only beat Houston by 4

[@johnniewashburn378]

Oklahoma’s offensive line isn’t performing up to SEC expectations. They have everything they need to be phenomenal but the O line will not be able to stop the Vols defense.

[@dewittmathews2508]

The offensive line is banged up and missing starters. That's why they aren't playing well.

[@Volfanj]

ORANGE CRUSH COMING🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊

[@sea_angel7088]

Yes Orange 0-3 the last 3 meeting

[@b.rocket]

I think OU made Houston look better than they really are. UNLV beat them 27-7.

[@bigorangebrandon]

UNLV also beat Kansas who was a possible threat in the Big 12. Broken logic.

[@Juan-gu1lf]

As a Texas fan I’m hoping you all can pull it off I think OU is being g underestimated in this game and think we’re going to be looking at a one score game. Thinking the Sooners will pull it out, reason being both teams to me have yet to face someone comparable to their talent level, OU has been in two dog fights in a row Tennessee has not been tested. I’d say be optimistic Sooner fans.

[@mysteriousoklahoma777]

Thanks…may OU and Texas play well this year in the SEC.

[@timothyjones1906]

Can you say , IOWA. Yes last year but beat the Hawkeyes BAD !!! Better team now !!!! It’s the SEC anything can happen!!!! Nico is the real deal . Fun to watch period!!!!

[@scotthyde-t9w]

3 O line starts back is huge plus Nic is awesome !!!

[@Valanahara]

Where did you hear we got 3 OLs back? Only confirmed player back I’ve seen is Nic Anderson.

[@scotthyde-t9w]

@@Valanahara On Locked on Sooners ! I think they are listed at about 50% chance of playing but it was 2 centers and 1 guard !! So that should help, I think our starting right tackle is only got a 25% chance of playing?? Questionable is 50% chance and probable is a 75% chance ??

[@jimjuber3817]

Ummmm......I went and looked at the results of last years games. Texas scored 30, UCF scored 29, TCU scored 45, Kansas scored 38 and Arizona scored 45.

[@texascouchcoach256]

You are saying OU is better because their defense is better. What if I told you Texas’s offense and their defense id better this year. It sounds like Texad is probably a better team is 2024 then in 2023

[@LockedOnSooners]

It's possible.

[@SkitzoTendancies]

People are so excited about beating a team who hasnt had their main assets for the last 2 games.

[@Pierre-wm3xs]

We shall. Just need the offense to make some drives. Get some first downs be a threat in the running game. I see a lot of passes to running backs out of the back field and tight ends behind the linebackers.

[@foster7517]

Neither team has played real comp but tn has played a top 25 team..ou is supposedly known for defense but your d is ranked 103rd compared to tn ranked at no 2 idk what your offense is ranked but ours is no 1 yall better put somthin together an hope we have the worst game ever to even keep up

[@rod4soonrs1]

This will be like early 90s vs Nebraska! Reality sets in after ass kicking by Tennessee

[@Cowboybrian01]

I’m more worried about Everett and Hickman.

[@JG-ds6qs]

Haha. OU made Houston look better than they are! Time will tell obviously- good luck

[@johnolin6474]

Nico destroyed Iowa with it's highly ranked defense. GBO 🍊🍊🍊

[@sea_angel7088]

Tennessee 0-3 again OU last 3 meeting good luck

[@joshtowe95]

OU goes 3 and out on 41% of their possessions against lesser competition. Sorry, but Vols D-Line depth will wear that O-line out, you'll see it by the mid 3rd qtr.. Vols win 42-20

[@mattpope770]

Lots of talk about Anderson coming back, what about Anthony? He is just as important imo. Will Everett and Hickman be back?

[@LockedOnSooners]

We'll see on Andrel. I'm not going to hold my breath on it.

[@tiptopperdagrasshopper1196]

When ou is playing cupcake teams close its fair to say they cant hang with a top team. By all means have hope and cheer for your team but this guy really thinks the sooners have this locked

[@travisramsey9635]

Jackson arnold is oklahomas leading rusher... tennessee has over 1000 yards on the ground already, not to mention tennessee defensive line is going to eat that o line alive.

[@dewittmathews2508]

They should have 2000, considering whom they have played.

[@travisramsey9635]

@@dewittmathews2508 tell me you know nothing about football without saying you know nothing about football lmao

[@dewittmathews2508]

@travisramsey9635 Obviously, you don't have a sense of humor.....

[@SkitzoTendancies]

I love it tho. Underestimate to the fullest

[@LockedOnSooners]

Did you miss the part where I said Tennessee is a good football team?

[@texascouchcoach256]

Texas is better this year, sorry

[@LockedOnSooners]

Maybe.

[@patrickvandyke4988]

Shotgun shotgun shotgun

[@jasonconley3179]

Lots of Optimism going on in Norman?

[@LockedOnSooners]

At least on defense. Need the offense to take a step forward.

[@jasonconley3179]

Cant wait to see it. Playoff spot probably on the line for both teams. Im a TN fan, but have played absolutely no one. Goodluck on Saturday!

[@taviedunlap3511]

Anything on Dasan coming back

[@Jimvenice2008]

Missing Dolby and Dasan def hurts

[@LockedOnSooners]

Still going to be a bit.

[@LeslieBarnes-tk3ch]

Tenn nast allona ant

[@linbradley8992]

As a Mizzou fan, I'm so much rooting for the Sooners. I didn't think I'd feel this way given both our teams past, but the vols constant chest thumping and total arrogance and disrespect to y'all is more than I can stand. No team in college football has really proven themselves yet it's just to early. If you do win against the vols, please keep it classy.

[@bigorangebrandon]

Ah yes, a Miz fan lecturing people on being “classy”. You just hate Tennessee, buddy. And that’s okay. Just don’t try to act like this is anything other than that.

[@mysteriousoklahoma777]

I agree…the arrogance reminds me of Texas…Vols fans say they’re gonna hang 50 on us…no respect.

[@bigorangebrandon]

@@mysteriousoklahoma777 Very few fans are saying that. The line is 7 points. We all know it should be a competitive game. Come on, man. Quit your whining.

[@mysteriousoklahoma777]

@@bigorangebrandon ...shut your pink lips

[@ekojar3047]

The more I look into Tennessee, the more I'm not understanding the hype, especially now hearing that Houston is a harder team to play than NC State We beat Temple 51-3 and we're not getting any credit for anything, but Tennessee is getting all the credit for smashing cupcakes.

[@LockedOnSooners]

I mean, they're good. But OU is goo.

[@rodyoumans7909]

Oklahoma has played all cupcakes just like Tennessee, 51 is y’all’s most points scored, 51 is the least amount of points Tennessee has scored. Nico has only played 6 quarters in 3 games and has better numbers than Jackson Arnold who has played more quarters. Tennessees defense hasn’t allowed a touchdown. Tennessee has broken multiple team records already. I get it both teams have played nobody’s but that’s all we have to go off of so far and how you look while beating up on those lesser teams matters this early. Tennessee has looked better as an overall team than Oklahoma has.

[@bigorangebrandon]

Right, the reason you barely beat Houston is because of how good they are. Very educated.