The lights will shine bright in Knoxville on Saturday, November 1, 2025, as the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners (6–2, 2–2 SEC) visit the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers (6–2, 3–1 SEC) for a primetime SEC showdown at Neyland Stadium. The game kicks off at 7:30 PM ET and will be televised nationally on ABC.
Game Information
- Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Neyland Stadium — Knoxville, TN
- Temperature: Around 51°F (AccuWeather forecast)
- Watch: Live on ABC
- Radio Broadcast: 107.7 FM The Franchise
Match Preview
Tennessee will host its annual Dark Mode Game under the lights at Neyland Stadium, where the Volunteers are expected to wear their all-black uniforms for one of the most anticipated matchups of the SEC slate.
Oklahoma enters the contest following a 34–26 loss to Ole Miss and will look to bounce back behind quarterback J. Mateer, who has thrown for 1,790 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Running back T. Blaylock leads the Sooners with 401 rushing yards and 4 scores, while receiver I. Sategna III has racked up 624 yards and 5 touchdowns through the air.
Tennessee, meanwhile, has found consistency behind quarterback J. Aguilar, who’s passed for 2,344 yards and 18 touchdowns. Running back D. Bishop has added balance to the offense with 652 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, while wideout C. Brazzell II has tallied 740 receiving yards. Defensively, D. Bailey leads the line with 4.5 sacks as the Vols look to pressure Oklahoma’s backfield.
Betting Odds (via ESPN BET Sportsbook)
- Spread: Tennessee -3.5 | Oklahoma +3.5
- Total (O/U): 56.5 points
- Moneyline: Off
Oddsmakers give Tennessee a narrow edge at home, but both offenses are capable of explosive plays. Expect a fast-paced contest with playoff implications in the SEC standings.
Key Storylines
- Primetime in Knoxville: Neyland Stadium’s electric night atmosphere returns for one of the most-watched SEC games of the season.
- Dark Mode tradition: Tennessee is expected to don its all-black uniforms, a fan-favorite annual tradition.
- Quarterback showdown: Aguilar and Mateer bring contrasting styles — Aguilar’s accuracy against Mateer’s mobility and improvisation.
- Bounce-back opportunity: Oklahoma looks to recover from its loss to Ole Miss and reassert itself in the SEC race.
How to Watch
You can watch Oklahoma vs. Tennessee live on ABC or stream it through the ESPN app (authentication required).