Instant takeaways: Tennessee’s College Football Playoff hopes in tatters after home loss to Oklahoma
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Tennessee's hopes for a second consecutive College Football Playoff appearance suffered a significant setback with a 33-27 loss to Oklahoma at Neyland Stadium. Head coach Josh Heupel's team, currently ranked No. 14, struggled against his alma mater, No. 18 Oklahoma, due to multiple mistakes and missed opportunities in the first half. Quarterback Joey Aguilar contributed to the defeat with a fumble returned for a touchdown and two interceptions. Oklahoma capitalized on these errors, with kicker Tate Sandell scoring four field goals, three from over 50 yards. The loss marks a challenging phase for Tennessee as they navigate the remainder of their season.
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