What was a big-time matchup between a pair of top-15 teams fizzled in the first half when Oklahoma’s offense couldn’t muster more than three points. Turnovers and inconsistent play from Jackson Arnold led to a 19-3 deficit at halftime. Arnold was benched just before halftime in favor of true freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins.
Though Hawkins came in and provided a spark that led to a pair of fourth quarter touchdown drives, it was too little too late for the Sooners.
Oklahoma’s defense put together another strong performance, holding the No. 1 scoring offense in the country to just 25 points and 2.9 yards per carry on the day.
Despite the bright spots from Michael Hawkins and the defense, the Sooners took their first loss of the season and fell to 3-1. Now, the Sooners sit in the middle of a quarterback controversy. Brent Venables didn’t give a clear indication as to who would start in week four when Oklahoma makes the trip to Auburn. But based on their respective performances on Saturday night, Michael Hawkins has earned the right to a long look running the Sooners’ offense.
Here’s a look at some of the best photos from the Sooners loss to Tennessee.