From the Dallas Morning News. We're not being treated as just a speed bump on the way to an OU undefeated preseason schedule any more. :loco:
An early look at Oklahomas 2015 non-conference schedule | | Dallas Morning News
at Tennessee Volunteers, Sept. 12
Time/Place: TBD/Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.
2014 record: 7-6, 3-5 SEC
Postseason: Tennessee 45, Iowa 28 in TaxSlayer Bowl
Last meeting: Oklahoma 34, Tennessee 10 on Sept. 13, 2014
Best offensive player: Joshua Dobbs. The Sooners didnt see the junior quarterback a year ago during the win in Norman. Dobbs was sitting behind Justin Worley early in the season when the Vols came to OU, but hell likely be the starter when they meet again in 2015 with some starting experience under his belt. The dual-threat quarterback isnt just a better player than his predecessor he makes everyone around him better, leading a rushing attack that will be difficult for some teams to stop.
Best defensive player: Derek Barnett. As a freshman last year, Barnett was one of two players to break Jadeveon Clowneys SEC freshman sack record, along with Texas A&Ms Myles Garrett. His 10 sacks were second best on the team and fourth best in the conference. This edge rusher is one of the most promising young talents in college football and should be fun to watch.
What Oklahoma needs to do to beat Tennessee: Win battles in the trenches. Oklahoma is going to need two tackles to step up after graduating multi-year starters at both spots, especially since the Vols boast one of the better pass-rushing units in the SEC, if not the nation. If the Sooners offensive line can keep the quarterback safe, they should be able to score. The OU defensive line will have its own battle in stopping Tennessees
rushing attack of Barnett and Jalen Hurd.