The Oklahoma Sooners dropped their SEC debut to the Tennessee Volunteers in Josh Heupel's return to Norman on Saturday night.

On 1st-and-10 for the Sooners following the second forced fumble, Arnold threw a pass behind the line of scrimmage. It was scooped up by Volunteer Jakobe Thomas. Eight Dylan Sampson rushes later — yes, eight runs in a row for the Tennessee tailback — and the Volunteers paid off the third Arnold turnover with a touchdown.

Tennessee football opens SEC play at Oklahoma on Saturday in Norman, Oklahoma. Both teams have opened the season 3-0.

Now, Arnold is fighting for his job after turning the ball over three times in the first half against Tennessee on Saturday night. Michael Hawkins Jr. sparked the Sooners in the second half of the 25-15 loss,

Oklahoma benched starting quarterback Jackson Arnold late in the first half of its 25-15 loss to No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday night, turning instead to freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. The surprising move came after Arnold committed three turnovers,