Dean: It’s important to understand that while Brent Venables has recruited extraordinarily well, (especially on defense) his club is a year or two away from playing behind an elite offensive line and a cadre of “Sooner-like” backs and receivers. All of that impacts Jackson Arnold as he can be only as good as his short handed surrounding cast.

It's finally here for No. 15 Oklahoma. After all the hype and waiting, the Sooners will play their first Southeastern Conference game Saturday night against No. 6 Tennessee. “It’s huge," Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said.

National recruiting analysts Greg Smith and Marshall Levenson break down the recruiting impact of the upcoming game between the Sooners and Volunteers.

No. 7 Tennessee will play a pivotal game at No. 13 Oklahoma, but the result won't make-or-break the Vols' playoff hopes.