Oklahoma Sooners vs Tennessee Volunteers Prediction, 11/1/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oklahoma Sooners vs Tennessee Volunteers

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Location: Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Volunteers (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

The Tennessee Volunteers (5-2) are hosting the Oklahoma Sooners (6-2) at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Tennessee opens this game as 3.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is 56.5.

The Oklahoma Sooners come into this game with a record of 6-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Sooners faced the Ole Miss Rebels and ended up losing by a score of 34-26. The Oklahoma Sooners ran the ball a total of 28 different times and accounted for 136 yds, which had them averaging 4.9 yds per carry. Overall, they had 60 plays which gave them 359 yards. Oklahoma relinquished 24 completions on 46 tries for a total of 315 yards, and a completion rate of 52.2%. Against the rush, the Sooners gave up 116 yds on 41 tries, which is an average of 2.8 yds per run surrendered.

The Sooners have racked up 3,012 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Oklahoma has compiled 11 touchdowns through the air and 14 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 10 different times. Oklahoma has amassed 163 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 52 penalties for 464 yards. As a team they're averaging 130.1 yards rushing giving them a rank of 99th in D-1. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Oklahoma Sooners hold an average of 28.4 PPG.

Regarding yards through the air, the Sooners are giving up 1,243 yards which ranks them 13th in the country. They have relinquished 155.4 yards per contest via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 57.0%. Over the course of this season, they have yielded 240.3 yards per contest ranking them 6th in D-1. They have yielded 4 touchdowns by air in addition to 4 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.6 yards per run and 84.9 yards on the ground per game for the year. During the season, they have conceded 679 running yards through 8 games. The Sooners are ranked 5th in the country concerning their opponents scoring, conceding 12.5 PPG.

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The Volunteers step onto the field holding a record of 5-2 for this season. For their last game, the Volunteers went home victorious with a score of 56-34 against the Kentucky Wildcats. Tennessee surrendered 37 running attempts for 146 yds (3.9 yards per rush). The Volunteers pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 72.2%, surrendering 330 yds on 26 for 36 passing. The Volunteers finished the game with 504 yards and they ran 59 plays (8.5 yds per play). Tennessee ended up running for 3.3 yards per tote, totaling 108 yards on 33 carries.

The Tennessee Volunteers maintain an average of 510.1 yards per outing, which has them ranked 3rd in D-1. The Tennessee offense has totaled 502 penalty yards on 60 violations, which ranks 13th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 188.8 run yards per game and have run for 1,510 yards overall. They have tossed 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 213 1st downs. In terms of their ability to score points, the Volunteers are 2nd in Division 1 by tallying 45.6 points per game. Over the course of the season thus far, the Volunteers have thrown for 2,571 passing yards not to mention an average of 321.4 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 3rd in D-1.

Tennessee has allowed a total of 1,082 yards via the ground game (135.3 yards per contest) in addition to 15 touchdowns rushing on the year. They have given up 16 touchdowns through the air in addition to 266.3 yards/contest, ranking them 124th in Division 1. This year, they have conceded 247 total points. They have 9 fumbles and 5 interceptions on the season. The Volunteers defense has participated in 597 plays, which has them sitting 132nd in Division 1. The Volunteers are giving up 30.9 points per game, which puts them 113th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Sooners/Volunteers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Volunteers -3.5

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