Will Tennessee football stay in College Football Playoff hunt vs Oklahoma? Our prediction

Tennessee football is set to play its only night game at Neyland Stadium this season against No. 18 Oklahoma on November 1, with the game broadcast on ABC at 7:30 p.m. ET. The No. 14 Volunteers, currently 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the SEC, remain in contention for a College Football Playoff spot but risk falling out of the race with a loss. Tennessee's upcoming schedule includes games against New Mexico State, Florida, and Vanderbilt.

Oklahoma's quarterback, John Mateer, started the season strong but has struggled since undergoing thumb surgery in late September. Since returning, Mateer's performances have been inconsistent, with no games surpassing 225 passing yards.

Oklahoma's defense, led by coach Brent Venables, is a standout unit in the SEC, leading the nation with 89 tackles for loss and allowing just 12.5 points per game. However, the defense has struggled to force turnovers, with only four