OFFENSE: D

First the good part: Freshman Jalen Hurd rushed for 97 yards on 14 carries and added 24 receiving yards on two catches in just his third college game.

Now the bad part: Everything else, starting with the most glaring problem…offensive line. To call Tennessee’s offensive line horrible in its first road game would be paying it a complement. Quarterback Justin Worley spent so much time on the ground you’d think he was a rug. The line provided little to no help in run blocking either as the Vols totaled -11 yards rushing in the first half.

Outside of a blindside fumble and two interceptions made on great plays, Worley actually had a decent game. But that wasn’t enough to account for more than seven of the Vols’ ten points scored.

DEFENSE: C-

Tennessee managed to hold its own against one of the top offenses in the nation. Sure, Oklahoma scored three touchdowns, but was also forced into several field goal attempts and benefited from great field position. The Vols’ young defensive line showed signs of growth and managed to pressure the elusive Knight on several drives. Overall, defense was actually one of the stronger parts of Tennessee’s team effort.

SPECIAL TEAMS: B

Well, Aaron Medley didn’t miss a field goal this week. Instead of going 1-for-2 for the third-consecutive week, Medley connected on his only attempt of the game, a 31-yarder. Tennessee didn’t make too many special teams mistakes and even managed to capitalize on a punt return fumble.

Coaching: C

Butch Jones didn’t call a particularly good or bad game. Plain and simple, Oklahoma had the better team. Jones did all he could with his personnel and sometimes it worked. Other times, the Vols struggled to match the heavily favored Sooners and the final score reflected as such.