There was plenty of energy around Owen Field for OU’s SEC opener against Josh Heupel and Tennessee. But the Vols left with the win Saturday night.

On 1st-and-10 for the Sooners following the second forced fumble, Arnold threw a pass behind the line of scrimmage. It was scooped up by Volunteer Jakobe Thomas. Eight Dylan Sampson rushes later — yes, eight runs in a row for the Tennessee tailback — and the Volunteers paid off the third Arnold turnover with a touchdown.

OU is a touchdown underdog when it hosts Tennessee on Saturday. Here's a look at The Oklahoman's staff predictions:

Josh Heupel returns to Norman as OU hosts Tennessee in the SEC opener that's also a showcase of young quarterbacks Jackson Arnold and Nico Iamaleava.

The Oklahoma Sooners dropped their SEC debut to the Tennessee Volunteers in Josh Heupel's return to Norman on Saturday night.