College GameDay picks for OU vs. Tennessee, week 4 games

Sep 13, 2014; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners safety Quentin Hayes (10) strips the ball from Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Justin Worley (14) and recovers the fumble during the first half at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Week four is upon us and it’s the dawning of a new era for Oklahoma Football. The long-awaited SEC debut is here and will be an electric atmosphere in Norman. ESPN and ABC have rolled out the red carpet for Oklahoma’s introduction to their new conference, sending the “College GameDay” crew to Norman for the inaugural SEC showdown.

Rece Davis, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban, Kirk Herbstreit, and Lee Corso will be live in Norman from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. to help set the stage for what should be an incredible matchup on the field. They’ll be joined by this week’s guest picker and country music sensation, Blake Shelton.

In addition to the top-15 matchup featuring a pair of former five-star quarterbacks, Saturday marks the return of the leader of the Oklahoma Sooners last national championship, Josh Heupel. Heupel established his legacy in Norman, leading the Sooners to their seventh national title, and was the catalyst for Oklahoma’s emergence as an offensive powerhouse.

The Oklahoma Sooners boast a formidable defense to go along with an emerging offense. It’s a team that’s getting healthy right on time, with key players like Nic Anderson, Branson Hickman, Tory Everett, Kendel Dolby, and Andrel Anthony set to return. On the other side, Tennessee will be without star offensive tackle Lance Heard, who was ruled out in Friday’s injury update.

Oklahoma vs. Tennessee doesn’t kick off until 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday evening, but there are several really intriguing games on the docket. Here are this week’s predictions from the “College GameDay” crew, including OU vs. Tennessee.

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USC vs Michigan

Jan 2, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; A view of the USC Trojans helmets and Cotton Bowl logo during the game between the USC Trojans and the Tulane Green Wave in the 2023 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Howard: USC
Saban: USC
McAfee: USC
Shelton: Michigan
Herbstreit: USC
Corso: Michigan

Michigan State vs Boston College

MSU's Germie Bernard and OL Spencer Brown celebrate a first quarter TD against Western Michigan, Friday. Sept. 2, 2022, during the season opener at Spartan Stadium. Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK — MSU’s Germie Bernard and OL Spencer Brown celebrate a first quarter TD against Western Michigan, Friday. Sept. 2, 2022, during the season opener at Spartan Stadium. Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Louisville vs Georgia Tech

Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets offensive lineman Joe Fusile (67) celebrates after a victory against Georgia State Panthers at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Howard: Louisville
Saban: Louisville
McAfee: Georgia Tech
Shelton: Louisville
Herbstreit: Louisville
Corso: Louisville

Kansas State vs BYU

Dec 28, 2023; Orlando, FL, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) waits for a play call against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the first quarter during the Pop-Tarts bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Howard: Kansas State
Saban: Kansas State
McAfee: Kansas State
Shelton: Kansas State
Herbstreit: BYU
Corso: Kansas State

Baylor vs Colorado

Sep 16, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) scrambles in double overtime against the Colorado State Rams at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Howard: Colorado
Saban: Colorado
McAfee: Colorado
Shelton: Colorado
Herbstreit: Colorado
Corso: Baylor

Arkansas vs Auburn

Aug 31, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) throws a pass against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Howard: Arkansas
Saban: Arkansas
McAfee: Arkansas
Shelton: Arkansas
Herbstreit: Auburn
Corso: Arkansas

Rutgers vs Virginia Tech

Sep 10, 2022; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; A Virginia Tech Hokies helmet sits near the team bench during the first quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Howard: Rutgers
Saban: Virginia Tech
McAfee: Virginia Tech
Shelton: Virginia Tech
Herbstreit: Rutgers
Corso: Virginia Tech

TCU vs SMU

Nov 11, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; A view of the field the TCU logo and flags before the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Texas Longhorns at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Howard: TCU
Saban: TCU
McAfee: SMU
Shelton: TCU
Herbstreit: TCU
Corso: SMU

Oklahoma vs. Tennessee

Sep 13, 2014; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Keith Ford (21) during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports — Sep 13, 2014; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Keith Ford (21) during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

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